Senior Property Manager (9255) - SFO - 168021

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A. Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below. Application Opening:  Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Application Deadline:  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close at any time after 5:00 PM pacific time on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Compensation:  $154,934 - $188,266 Annually Recruitment ID:  PBT-9255-168021 San Francisco International Airport (SFO ) is one of the most dynamic and consequential airports in the world, serving as the primary international gateway to Northern California and Silicon Valley. As an enterprise department of the City and County of San Francisco, SFO welcomes over 54 million guests annually and offers nonstop service to more than 140 destinations worldwide on 50+ airlines. SFO is far more than a transportation hub. It is a recognized leader in environmental sustainability, equity, arts and culture, and forward-thinking infrastructure. With approximately 1,900 City employees and a broader community of more than 25,000 workers across airlines, concessionaires, and partners, SFO generates significant economic vitality across the Bay Area region. Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first. Our core values of Safety and Security, Teamwork, Excellence, Care, and Equity guide everything we do as we build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive. SFO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Applicants are considered regardless of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under applicable law. Learn more about careers at SFO at flysfo.com , and follow us on Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn , Bluesky and Threads .  SFO’s Aviation & Space Management division is seeking a Senior Property Manager who thrives at the intersection of airport assets, operations, commercial strategy, and airline partnerships. In this role, you will lead and mentor a team of Property Managers overseeing a diverse portfolio of airlines, government agencies, and aviation-related tenants. You will guide strategic direction, ensure alignment with Airport priorities, and serve as the escalation point for complex facilities, operational and business issues. Under general direction, the Senior Property Manager oversees the administration, negotiation, and compliance of aviation-related leases, permits, operating agreements, and other real property instruments for airlines, government agencies, cargo operators, and aviation-support tenants at San Francisco International Airport. Provide oversight of the administration, compliance, and financial components of leases, permits, operating agreements, and terminal space allocations. Support and lead negotiations for complex, high-impact agreements and property transactions. Guide space planning, tenant relocations, and aviation-related development projects across SFO’s terminals, cargo areas, and support facilities. Conduct portfolio-level analysis, evaluate business opportunities, and develop recommendations supporting SFO’s long-term goals. Serve as the escalation point for resolving complex airport issues related to portfolio tenants and airlines. Lead, supervise, and develop Property Managers responsible for airline, government, and aviation-tenant portfolios. Provide leadership, guidance, generation and approval of agreement terms, compliance activities, billing inputs, and documentation. Build and sustain trusted relationships with airline and tenant partners while representing SFO in meetings and strategic discussions. Coordinate cross-functionally with Operations, Planning, Finance, Legal, and other divisions on portfolio-wide issues. Oversee the administration, compliance, and financial components of leases, permits, operating agreements, and terminal space allocations. Represent the Aviation & Space Management division in meetings, working groups, and tenant discussions. Perform other functions outlined in the 9255 Airport Economic Planner . Education: Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Economics, Business, Accounting, Airport Management, International Relations, Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. AND Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the area(s) appropriate to the assigned position. These areas may include but are not limited to municipal bond and debt issuance’s, investment portfolios, capital project analyses and evaluation, contracts, budgets, retail branch or airline line station management, airport retail program development, airport property management, transportation service planning or marketing, international trade, customer service planning, aviation risk assessment, aviation space utilization or expansion. Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described above may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Note: Residential property management experience is not qualifying. One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.) Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.  Applicants must meet the minimum qualification by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Verification Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recr