Principal Property Manager

Details

Posted: 06-Oct-26

Location: San Jose Mineta International Airport

Salary: $157,226.16 - $192,410.40

Salary Details: Benefits: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/human-resources/benefits

Required Education: 4 Year Degree

Type:

Full Time

Level:

Entry Level

Internal Number: 202601816

San José Mineta International Airport is proud to offer an exciting and unique opportunity to a dynamic professional with a proven track record, who enjoys and excels at leading, communicating and interacting with diverse staff while providing top-notch management and supervision skills.

Under the direction of the Division Manager, the Principal Property Manager position plans, organizes, and manages all aspects of airport lease and property development. Overseeing a team of eight professional level staff, this position is responsible for complex tenant negotiations, transactions, and RFPs/RFQs in addition to developing, writing, reviewing, and presenting complex reports, documents, and correspondence.

This position requires expert knowledge in airport property management, airline, operating agreements, concessions agreements, tenant leases, tenant licenses and permits, real estate development, concession development in an airport environment, contract provisions, airport leasing laws and legal procedures, and rate setting methodologies.

To apply, please complete an application via the City of San Jose's website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. This job announcement is posted to close at 11:59 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Salary range for this classification is: $157,226.16 - $192,410.40 Annually

This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in airport management, business administration or related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in airport property management, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Acceptable Substitution

Additional qualifying experience as described above may substitute for the required education on a basis of one and one-half (1.5) years of experience for one (1) year of education up to a maximum of 2 years of the required education.

Required Licensing (such as driver's license, certifications, etc.)

• California Driver's License
• Airports Council International - Concession Management Certification or equivalent required within six (6) months of appointment

Employment Eligibility

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Candidates are required to satisfactorily complete and pass a fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check prior to being considered for a position in this class at the Airport. This Airport position requires a background check and a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check. The candidate must be fingerprinted and qualify under all applicable TSA and Airport regulations.

Form 700 requirement

This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an "Assuming Office Form 700" with the City Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.

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About San Jose Mineta International Airport

San José's quality of life is unsurpassed. Located roughly 50 miles south of San Francisco and 30 miles east of Pacific Coast beaches, the City is in a valley surrounded by the Diablo and Santa Cruz mountain ranges and enjoys an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. The City is readily accessible to the beaches along the California coast including Monterey and Carmel, Yosemite and Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevadas, Napa Valley, and the rich cultural life of the entire region. Universities in and near San José include San José State University, Santa Clara University, Stanford University, University of California at Berkeley, University of California at San Francisco, and University of California at Santa Cruz. Those living and working in San José have access to the City's many attractions, cultural and performing arts, and recreational opportunities. A year-round calendar of festivals and celebrations supports the community spirit. Nearby open space provides easy access to mountain parks, trails, lakes, and streams. San José has received accolades for its living and working climate from publications including Business Week and Money Magazine, as well as other national media. Recen...tly, Spering's Best Places rated San Jose #1 as the healthiest city in America.Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) is managed by the City of San José's Aviation Department as an enterprise operation. The Airport has a eleven-member Advisory Board appointed by the Mayor and City Council.

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