Executive Director, Property Management

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development seeks an Assistant Commissioner of Property Management to lead the Division of Property Management and its five units, ensuring safe, compliant, and affordable City-owned housing. You will guide strategic priorities, budgeting, and cross‑agency collaboration while maintaining accountability and high service standards.

The role requires strong executive leadership, extensive knowledge of housing regulations, and a track record in managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and strong management experience in affordable housing, property management, or related field.
• Executive or senior leadership experience supervising multiple programs.
• Strong knowledge of housing regulations, procurement, budgeting, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for five operational units: URPM, TIL, Technical Services, Lead Unit, Building Services.
• Set strategic goals, priorities, and performance expectations for the division.
• Direct management of City-owned residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties and related assets.
• Oversee Tenant Interim Lease (TIL) program and transition to affordable cooperative ownership.
• Direct Technical Services, including construction oversight, inspections, and capital improvements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local lead regulations and safety standards.
• Lead URPM operations: lease administration, rent collection, procurement, budget oversight.
• Develop and implement policies to improve efficiency, accountability and service delivery.
• Establish metrics, dashboards, and reporting to support executive decisions.
• Oversee divisional budget planning, procurement, contracts, and fiscal oversight.
• Coordinate with multiple City agencies and external partners on housing strategies.
• Represent APM with City agencies, elected officials, and stakeholders.
• Lead organizational change and technology implementation initiatives.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate senior management staff.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Communication

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Change management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Procurement systems

Budgeting software

Job description

NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development seeks an Assistant Commissioner of Property Management to lead the Division of Property Management and its five units, ensuring safe, compliant, and affordable City-owned housing. You will guide strategic priorities, budgeting, and cross‑agency collaboration while maintaining accountability and high service standards.

The role requires strong executive leadership, extensive knowledge of housing regulations, and a track record in managing