Space Planning & Design Portfolio Specialist

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services seeks a Portfolio Specialist in the Real Estate Services (RES) line to manage space planning, architectural programs, and furniture coordination for City-owned and leased spaces.

youll use AutoCAD and ARCHIBUS to develop design concepts, space standards, and documentation, coordinating with agencies, designers, and vendors to ensure viable, efficient work environments across multiple City buildings.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and five years of full-time paid experience requiring general knowledge of construction and costs, space planning and leasing procedures.
• Two alternative pathways are described: a high school diploma or GED plus nine years of related experience, with supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with office construction projects, budgets, schedules, and interior finishes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Design, Programming and Planning for assigned capital projects.
• Manage and/or assist in space planning and baseline P&Es development.
• Evaluate agency space requests and develop comprehensive architectural programs.
• Apply DCAS space standards consistently across projects.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses for agency needs via space surveys and interviews.
• Create schematic drawings and documentation to describe design concepts and scope.
• Coordinate furniture packages, procurement, and related services.
• Collaborate with RES units, FMC, and client agencies to ensure viability and client satisfaction.
• Develop and transfer projects to the Design & Project Management unit and provide ongoing problem-solving support.

Skills

Space planning

Leadership experience

Budgeting

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

High school diploma + 9 years of related experience, supervisory

Tools

AutoCAD

ARCHIBUS

Excel

Word

BlueBeam

Adobe Acrobat

Photoshop

Job description

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services seeks a Portfolio Specialist in the Real Estate Services (RES) line to manage space planning, architectural programs, and furniture coordination for City-owned and leased spaces.

youll use AutoCAD and ARCHIBUS to develop design concepts, space standards, and documentation, coordinating with agencies, designers, and vendors to ensure viable, efficient work environments across multiple City buildings.