Director of Planning & Property Management

About the role

The Department of Buildings & General Services is seeking a Director of Planning & Property Management to lead a forward-thinking division managing a diverse and complex portfolio of state facilities and leased space. This role oversees 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 programming, space planning, property management, 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. The position reports to the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services.

Candidates must establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, cultivate a team environment, and thrive in a fast-paced setting. Experience with real estate and process improvement is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic facility planning and property management for state facilities and leased spaces.
• Lead renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Manage short and long-range capital planning, asset management, and feasibility studies.
• Direct acquisition and sale of state property.
• Oversee lease agreements and related negotiations.
• Supervise planners, energy office staff, leasing agents, and move coordination staff.
• Perform duties in a standard office setting with travel to state facilities and leased properties statewide.
• Work outside of normal work hours as required.

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.
• OR Associate’s degree in engineering, planning, public administration, business administration, or accounting and seven (7) years of professional-level experience in commercial real estate management.
• OR High school diploma or equivalent and ten (10) years or more of professional-level experience in commercial real estate management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience managing large-scale real estate portfolios.
• Commercial real estate or leasing experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience.

Benefits

The State's total compensation package includes an outstanding set of employee benefits valued at about 30% of total compensation, including:

• 80% State-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• Work/life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Two ways to save for retirement: A State-defined benefit pension plan and a 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.