The Port of Oakland seeks a Chief Real Estate Officer to oversee the Port’s commercial real estate portfolio and lead complex waterfront and urban real estate developments. This is a rare opportunity to strategically source developers that will shape real estate in a part of the Bay Area that has remained untouched for years.  The ideal candidate is an innovative leader with strong negotiation skills and expertise in commercial development, investment, property management, and government finance. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, law, real estate, city planning, or a closely related field, with at least seven years of demonstrated professional experience in work directly associated with negotiating complex real estate transactions, as well as the development, land use entitlement processing, and management of commercial properties. A minimum of three years of experience managing or supervising personnel and direct reports is required. Experience in the public and private sectors will be an asset.