Senior Advisor to the Deputy Commissioner of Real Estate

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

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 56 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 Senior Advisor will report directly to the Deputy Commissioner, providing the Deputy Commissioner with strategic guidance and support. This position will play a crucial role advising the Deputy Commissioner and senior staff regarding business, legal, administrative, and strategic issues that arise across all units in the RES division. This work encompasses the leasing and acquisitions processes, workplace services and strategic planning, the design and build-out of leased space, land use planning, property management, and property disposition, as well as financial services support for all units.

Responsibilities

Lead team members to perform complex financial analyses, design assignments and deal structurings.
Manage employees within the RES Division and collaborate with other DCAS divisions including the Office of the Commissioner, the Office of the Executive Deputy Commissioner for Asset & Property Management, Facilities Management & Construction, General Counsel, Procurement, Financial and Budget Management, and the Division of Energy Management.
Build and maintain relationships with agency clients, external partners and real estate industry stakeholders.
Identify and present real estate options and key strategies regarding Design and Construction, Strategic Planning, Working Services, City Planning and Dispositions, Property Management Design & Project Management, and Leasing to all internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee management of procurement, purchasing, leasing, acquisition and other processes for the division.
Review and negotiate contracts, leases, renewals, assignments, and lease terminations.
Communicate and work with tenant representatives (external real estate brokers), landlords, and property managers.
Achieve objectives such as consolidating agency footprints, reducing rent where feasible, maximizing utilization of existing spaces, co-locating agencies, and analyses of strategic acquisitions.
Maintain compliance functions and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of organizational data.
Represent the Deputy Commissioner on external and internal affairs.