Director of Planning & Property Management

State of VermontCalais, VT
Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Buildings & General Services is seeking a Director of Planning & Property Management to lead a forward-thinking division to manage a diverse and complex portfolio of state facilities and leased space. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee strategic facility planning, renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives, and management of leased space to support state services and optimize operational efficiency. The Director is responsible for the oversight of programming, space planning, and property management. This includes short and long-range capital planning; asset management; feasibility studies; acquisition and sale of state property; and oversight of lease agreements. Supervision is exercised over planners, energy office staff, leasing agents and move coordination staff. Duties are performed under the general direction of the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services. Candidates must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, cultivate a team environment, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience with real estate and process improvement is strongly encouraged.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, planning, public administration, business administration or accounting AND five (5) years of professional level experience in commercial real estate management.
  • Associates degree in engineering, planning, public administration, business administration or accounting AND seven (7) years of professional level experience in commercial real estate management.
  • High school diploma or equivalent AND ten (10) years or more of professional level experience in commercial real estate management.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Ability to cultivate a team environment
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with real estate and process improvement is strongly encouraged
  • Prior experience managing large scale real estate portfolios
  • Commercial real estate or leasing experience
  • Prior supervisory/management experience

Responsibilities

  • Oversight of programming, space planning, and property management
  • Short and long-range capital planning
  • Asset management
  • Feasibility studies
  • Acquisition and sale of state property
  • Oversight of lease agreements
  • Lead a forward-thinking division to manage a diverse and complex portfolio of state facilities and leased space
  • Oversee strategic facility planning, renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives, and management of leased space to support state services and optimize operational efficiency

Benefits

  • 80% State paid medical premium
  • Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
  • 12 paid holidays each year
  • Generous leave plan
  • State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
  • State defined benefit pension plan
  • Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
  • Low cost group life insurance
  • Incentive-based Wellness Program
  • Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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