Senior Advisor to the Deputy Commissioner of Real Estate Services

Senior Advisor to the Deputy Commissioner of Real Estate Services

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. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Lead team members to perform complex financial analyses, design assignments and deal structuring's. - 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.

Minimum Qualifications

This title is in the exempt class.

Preferred Skills

- Seven (7) to ten (10) years of full-time relevant work experience in real estate services, operations, development, finance, construction, management, administration, urban planning or a related field. - Possess excellent academic credentials. - Proven ability to work both independently and lead a project team on complex transactions. - Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability motivate teams to set and meet goals, expectations, and deadlines with minimal supervision. - Demonstrated experience producing and evaluating financial analysis related to real estate development. - Expertise in one or more of the following areas: commercial real estate, space management, leasing, and design/construction. - Familiarity with NYC government and NYC government real estate processes. - Superior negotiation skills with an extensive background in leasing and lease negotiation. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking. - Ability to review legal documents and validate business terms of transaction documents. - Experience with creating project-related documents including schedules, project plans, presentations, and status reports to manage people and tasks, and keep such tools up to date. - Interest and familiarity with NYC government and NYC real estate processes, including public approvals.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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

Residency Requirement

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.

Additional Information

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.