Executive Director Real Estate Design and Projects

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DCAS Real Estate Services seeks an Executive Director to oversee design and project management for City agencies within leased properties and City owned space. You will coordinate complex projects among landlords, DCAS, and other City agencies to facilitate lease negotiations and subsequent design/construction.

You will support strategic planning, capital budgets, staffing needs, and work priorities, and collaborate with Leasing, Workplace Services, and Planning to optimize the City's real

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, or related field with five years of relevant experience (administrative, managerial or supervisory)
• Experience coordinating large engineering or construction projects and related administrative oversight
• Strong negotiation, budgeting, and leadership capabilities

Responsibilities

• Manage design and project management staff for agency space projects
• Assist with capital and expense budgets for projects
• Assist lease negotiators and attorneys with lease design/construction articles
• Oversee coordination of construction, renovations and relocations for City agencies
• Plan resource allocation and track project progress
• Oversee cost estimates, bids, change orders, and landlord payments
• Coordinate with Financial Services and Capital Budget Units on project needs
• Coordinate with City departments for furniture procurement and construction payments
• Collaborate with Legal, IT and Building Services on City-owned projects
• Coordinate with Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and other agencies as needed
• Oversee staffing needs, employee well-being, and DCAS initiatives
• Oversee interview/hiring process in coordination with DCAS HR
• Ensure compliance with DCAS Space Guidelines across projects
• Coordinate complex projects among landlords, DCAS and City agencies

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

DCAS Real Estate Services seeks an Executive Director to oversee design and project management for City agencies within leased properties and City owned space. You will coordinate complex projects among landlords, DCAS, and other City agencies to facilitate lease negotiations and subsequent design/construction.

You will support strategic planning, capital budgets, staffing needs, and work priorities, and collaborate with Leasing, Workplace Services, and Planning to optimize the City's real