Portfolio Specialist

City of New York•New York, NY

1d•$89,575 - $103,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Real Estate Services (RES) Line of Service of the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is the real estate arm of the City of New York responsible for services such as leasing and acquisitions, architectural design and project management, real estate planning and dispositions, zoning and land use analyses, enforcement of space standards in office design and overseeing the equitable allocation of over 10 million square feet of privately owned space and 10 million square feet of City-owned space for agency use. The Workplace Services Unit is tasked with creatively applying space standards to projects in leased and City owned space while developing workplace strategies that lead to improved office operations in order to support the work of our City workforce and leverage modern day office technologies. The unit oversees the development of architectural programs to ensure the design of the work environment is inclusive, inspiring, reflective of the City’s mission, safe, accessible, and functional. In addition, the group oversees the coordination of office furniture systems and technologies (including structured cabling, network, audio visual and security equipment) for projects in leased space in coordination with the Design & Project Management unit, while providing its own design and project management services for projects in City owned premises limited to interior buildouts. Lastly, the unit supports the work of the Real Estate Services Strategic Planning group by keeping up to date the space standards to reflect current industry trends and best practices in design. The Portfolio Specialist position is a Design and Project Management role requiring daily use of AutoCAD, in-depth knowledge of space-planning strategies and execution, interior architectural design concepts and development, the ability to create construction drawings, and experience performing construction administration.

Requirements

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
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
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.
Daily use of AutoCAD
In-depth knowledge of space-planning strategies and execution
Interior architectural design concepts and development
Ability to create construction drawings
Experience performing construction administration

Responsibilities

Manage and/or assist in space planning.
Evaluate city agency space requests, existing floor plans, employee rosters, and organizational charts to develop baseline Personnel and Equipment lists (P&Es) for assigned capital projects.
Consistently apply DCAS Citywide Space Standards as applicable.
Conduct in-depth qualitative and quantitative analyses through space requirements surveys, site visits, and agency interviews to wholistically understand the agency’s needs, operations, and program. Revise P&Es and develop comprehensive architectural programs based on analyses.
Serve as liaison to assigned city agencies and endeavor to ensure that their space needs are effectively addressed in project documents. Present and submit documents to agencies and OMB for review and approval.
Work with colleagues and directors to develop schematic drawings and related documentation to describe overall design concept(s) for assigned projects including precedent images, 2D and 3D design sketches, key architectural elements, reflected ceiling plans, lighting concepts, color palettes, key furniture items, and workstation finishes. Develop phasing plans if required.
Consult with other RES units and FMC, as well as agency representatives, to evaluate and critique plans and concepts as they are developed to ensure viability, functionality, efficiency, and good design. Ensure agencies' needs are effectively met in the planning and development of the project. Present concepts to client agencies for review and sign-off. Integrate feedback from clients and propose alternative selections and design solutions as required.
Create small scale design development drawing sets to depict scope of required work, design intent, material selection, furniture layout, data and electrical requirements, for use by in-house cost estimating team and landlord’s general contractor.
Manage and/or assist in space planning of furniture, as well as furniture selection, specification, and procurement for projects in leased and City-owned space. Follow and implement DCAS Space Standards and City Furniture Requirements Contracts. Work closely with the Workplace Services Team and the Design and Project Management unit as required to coordinate with consultants and end-users.
Create furniture packages including schedules and plans. Solicit and review quotes from vendors on City Furniture Requirements Contracts. Coordinate power, data, and furniture selections with vendors, consultants, and client agencies. Process Furniture Certificates to Proceed and Furniture Purchase Orders in a timely fashion.
Perform project contract and general administration duties to ensure proper coordination of furniture with vendors, delivery, and installation on the job site. Manage and communicate with vendors to track progress of purchase orders and delivery dates. Coordinate deliveries and assist end users in receipt and generating furniture punch lists. Coordinate with vendors on punch list completion. Review final invoices for Director’s signature and payment.
Collaborate with other RES units to conduct site surveys and produce existing building drawings. Create and update architectural floor plans and furniture layouts in AutoCAD as required to document existing conditions for the DCAS portfolio of City-owned buildings and privately leased spaces. Review and evaluate site reports and measurements developed by Tenant Representatives or other RES Units.
Oversee regular updates and suggestions to the DCAS Citywide Space Standards, P&E and other Programming Templates, Workplace Strategy Guidelines, and Interior FF&E standards in collaboration with the Workplace Services and Design & Project Management teams.
Collaborate with Strategic Planning, Leasing, and Design teams to plan the build out of new spaces. Provide support to the Strategic Planning team on special projects, front-end planning, and conceptual stacking plans.
Provide support in developing and transferring projects to the Design & Project Management (D&PM) unit.
Respond to follow up inquiries and participate in problem-solving to assist in the execution of a project.
Assist Workplace Services colleagues in maintaining organized materials resource center.