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 Design & Project Management (D&PM) Unit is tasked with delivering comprehensive project management and design expertise to DCAS and NYC client agencies in order to fulfill their operational and space needs in support of their services to the general public. Reflective of that mission, D&PM is responsible for providing Project Management Services for the renovation of leased and city owned space including programming, preliminary design, scope of work development, cost estimating, furniture and equipment specifications, procurement coordination, space measurement verification and construction administration, among others. D&PM serves client agencies as facilitator in translating their operational needs into space needs that support their specific missions and their workforce.

We are seeking to hire an Administrative Space Analyst Level M1 position with 3-5 years of experience in interior design to perform the duties of an Interiors Project Manager. The successful candidate will join the Workplace Services group, within Design & Project Management, tasked with overseeing the development of architectural programs to ensure the design of the work environment is inclusive, inspiring, reflective of the City’s mission, safe and functional. In addition, the group oversees the coordination of office technologies (including structured cabling, network, audio visual and security equipment), furniture procurement, project management of jobs in City owned premises and the uniform measurement of leased spaces. The ideal candidate should have a design background, but be comfortable independently managing small to medium size interiors projects and executing a cohesive and integrated design vision throughout.

Initial responsibilities are listed as follows but can grow depending on the selected candidate’s strengths and unit needs:

- Responsibility #1: Assist the Director of Workplace Services in managing and providing guidance to the unit’s architectural staff in the programming of agency needs in accordance with the DCAS Space Standards to creatively maximize the use of space while meeting operational requirements
- Responsibility #2: Development of space planning and test fits
- Responsibility #3: Coordination of furniture and furniture systems as well as plan coordination of IT and AV systems
- Responsibility #4: Review of project Scope of Work and of construction documentation as required
- Responsibility #5: Assisting in the development and maintenance of departmental planning and design standards
- Responsibility #6: Performing general administration duties including budget and lease language review, furniture processing and procurement, external consultant coordination (AoR, MEP) and Real Estate consultants
- Responsibility #7: Client Agency relationship management.


Flexible Work Update:

This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.


To Apply:

Please go to cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID# 607450.

NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.

NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and five years of full-time paid experience requiring general knowledge of construction and construction costs, electronic data processing equipment, telephone communications systems, building standards and leasing procedures, in the evaluation and layout of space in office buildings, garages and other structures used for commercial and industrial purposes, at least two years of which shall have been of a supervisory nature; or

2. High school graduation or evidence of having passed an examination for a high school equivalency diploma or the U.S. Armed Forces G.E.D. certificate with a score of at least 35 on each of the five tests and an overall score of at least 225 in the examination for the diploma or certificate, plus nine years of full-time paid experience as described in (1) above, at least two years of which shall have been of a supervisory nature; or

3. A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must be high school graduates or possess the equivalent as described in (2) above and must have at least two years of supervisory experience as described in (1) above.

- Bachelor degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or related field. - Corporate interiors experience in government and institutional work preferred. - Familiarity with workplace strategies. - Working knowledge of systems furniture, office and ancillary furniture – including power/data coordination, specifications, purchase order review - Working knowledge of materials and finishes, material specifications and managing vendor resources - Proficiency in computer programs such as MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, BlueBeam and updated versions of AutoCAD. - Strong programming and space planning skills - Working knowledge of A/V design coordination and implementation - Working knowledge of ADA and local codes, LEED and WELL accreditation a plus - Ability to read and review construction documents and specifications - Ability to read and review lease language and project budgets - Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team - Proactive & driven with ability to generate positive solutions and results - Ability to reprioritize projects & deliverables frequently - Ability to think strategically and analyze all potential issues and alternative solutions - Strong interpersonal and customer skills in order to effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders

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.