DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.

Our commitment to equity, effectiveness and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:
- Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
- Managing 55 public buildings.
- Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
- Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
- Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
- Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.

The Real Estate Services (RES division of DCAS supports the operations of the government of the City of New York by providing services for the City’s real estate needs. RES is responsible for the space planning and management of 37 million square feet, Citywide acquisitions (lease or purchase), sales and other dispositions of City-owned real estate, architectural design and project management, zoning and land use analyses, disposition of 15,000 City-owned lots, property valuation, and financial analysis of real estate transactions.

The RES Leasing unit is responsible for finding and securing space for City agency operations by directly negotiating leases and licenses on behalf of the City as a tenant in a variety of privately-owned properties. Under certain circumstances, Leasing is assisted by Tenant Representatives to represent the City’s real property interests in various markets and asset classes. Leasing's mandate is to negotiate cost effective leases and license agreements on a timely basis that also satisfy the client agency's requirements and conform to the City's policies and procedures.

The Director of Leasing position requires the negotiation of cost-effective lease and license agreements, as well as overseeing a team of Transaction Managers, Transaction Specialists and Tenant Representatives as they also seek to fulfill these tasks and needs. The Director of Leasing works closely with Design & Projects Management (D&PM), Portfolio Planning and Management (PPM) and DCAS Office of General Counsel (OGC).

- Manage complex and critical real estate transactions from inception to completion
- Maintain effective project management and efficient control of the entire leasing process for client agencies.
- Coordinate the development and timely completion of leases, licenses, renewals, and notices in conjunction with in-house counsel.
- Supervise and mentor a team of Transaction Managers, Transaction Specialists and administrative support staff
- Negotiate competitive lease terms and structures to maximize the portfolio value
- Build and maintain relationships with client agencies' leadership and Facilities' staff
- Assist client agencies with lease administration and enforcement issues
- Interface with government officials, landlords, brokers, attorneys, architects and engineers
- Assist in the management of the Tenant Representative contract


To Apply:

Please go to cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID# 585778.

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NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory, full-time, progressively responsible experience in real property management, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial capacity involving the supervision of a large staff of property management agents and/or housing development specialists and requiring independent decision-making concerning program management or planning, allocation of resources and the scheduling and assignment of work. "Progressively responsible experience" must
be demonstrated by a work history of promotions and/or assumption of increasingly responsible duties and assignments. Experience in building construction or renovation; management of residential, commercial, industrial, or waterfront properties, including both renting and operating; or site management in connection with housing or with reconstruction/rehabilitation projects; supervision of receivership, tenant relocation and anti-abandonment work in housing and other properties, and buildings owned, managed, to be acquired by the City, or at risk of being abandoned; or building maintenance will be accepted up to a maximum of three years toward meeting the general requirements; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of experience described in "1" above, including eighteen months of experience in managerial capacity; or

3. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have eighteen months of managerial experience. Education at an accredited college or university may be substituted for general work experience (but not for the 18 months of managerial experience described above) at the rate of 60 college semester credits for one year of acceptable experience up to a maximum of 4 years of college for 2 years of experience.

To be acceptable, experience in property management must have included both renting and operating the managed properties. Experience in renting must have included interviewing prospective tenants, qualifying tenants' income and background, and/or assuring that vacancies are ready for occupancy. Experience in operating must have included overseeing maintenance and repair of building operating systems, and overseeing staff to assure that necessary work is properly completed.

To be acceptable, experience in site management must have included on-site rental and maintenance of buildings.

To be acceptable, experience in relocation must have included negotiation with tenants to surrender leases for cash consideration or for an alternative site, and determining tenant eligibility for benefits.

- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and organizational/management skills - Exceptional analytical and project management skills - Experience in commercial leasing, especially in the office, warehouse, and industrial markets - Detailed-oriented and flexible to reprioritize projects & deliverables frequently - Strong oral and written communication skills - Ability to meet tight deadlines, manage competing priorities, and set expectations to a variety of internal and external stakeholders on a continuing basis - Familiarity with design & construction process - Good interpersonal and customer relationship management skills - Understanding of corporate processes, policies, procedures, and governance - Demonstrated knowledge of the New York City commercial real estate market and leasing trends

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.