NYC Citywide Administrative Services
Transaction Manager
NYC Citywide Administrative Services, All Saints Village, Missouri, United States
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, our work ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. We support the city’s operations in every facet of government and are instrumental to the day‑to‑day functioning of New York City.
Our Commitment To Equity, Effectiveness And Sustainability Guides Our Work. We provide city agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:
Recruiting, hiring, and training city employees.
Managing 55 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 are not just working for one agency but in service of all. It’s an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and protect the future of New York City for generations to come.
Real Estate Services Division The RES division supports the government of New York City by managing space planning and real‑estate needs for 37 million square feet of city property, acquisitions, sales, disposition of 15,000 city‑owned lots, property valuation, and financial analysis of real‑estate transactions.
Leasing & Acquisitions Unit – Leasing Transactions Manager We are seeking one Leasing Transactions Manager. Responsibilities include:
Identify and analyze suitable sites to meet client agency requirements, preparing market analysis reports.
Negotiate cost‑effective commercial leases and licenses on behalf of the city.
Prepare and maintain project schedules.
Initiate and maintain project status reports in DCAS Real Estate Services data systems.
Communicate with client agencies to keep them fully informed on project status, next steps, potential issues, budgets, and risk mitigation.
Manage and complete required legal documents such as leases, licenses, renewals, and notices.
Coordinate with supervisors and other RE services staff to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet program needs.
Partner with the Design and Project Management unit to ensure necessary requirements for negotiating a term sheet with the landlord are met.
Maintain effective project management and control of the entire leasing process.
Confer and partner with internal stakeholders—including the Mayor’s Office, Office of General Counsel, Comptroller’s Office, City Council, and City Planning—to satisfy client agency requirements and mayoral real‑property initiatives.
Effectively communicate and promote client agency real‑property interests to external stakeholders such as local community boards, elected officials, and community organizations.
Provide time‑sensitive and accurate transaction data to support the acquisition of Section 195 and Section 197(c) approvals, including possible public testimony on behalf of the city.
Prepare ARC packages and all required documentation, and present to OMB for transaction approval.
Minimum Qualifications
A four‑year high school diploma or equivalent and six years of full‑time, progressively responsible experience in real‑property management. At least 18 months must have been in a managerial capacity supervising a large staff of property‑management agents and/or housing‑development specialists, requiring independent decision‑making concerning program management, resource allocation, and work scheduling.
Progressive responsibility must be demonstrated by a work history of promotions or increasingly responsible duties. Experience in building construction or renovation, management of residential, commercial, industrial, or waterfront properties, and site management related to housing or rehabilitation projects is acceptable, but no more than three years toward the general requirements.
A baccalaureate degree plus four years of experience described above, including eighteen months of managerial experience, or a satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to the above. All candidates must have at least eighteen months of managerial experience. Education may substitute general work experience (not managerial experience) at the rate of 60 college semester credits for one year of acceptable experience, up to a maximum of four years of college for two years of experience.
Experience in property management must include both renting and operating managed properties. Renting experience must include interviewing prospective tenants, qualifying tenants’ income and background, and/or ensuring vacancies are ready for occupancy. Operating experience must include overseeing maintenance and repair of building operating systems and supervising staff to ensure work is properly completed.
Experience in site management must include on‑site rental and maintenance of buildings.
Experience in relocation must include negotiating with tenants to surrender leases for cash consideration or an alternative site and determining tenant eligibility for benefits.
Preferred Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the New York City commercial real‑estate market and commercial leasing experience.
Exceptional analytical and project‑management skills.
Detail‑oriented and flexible to reprioritize projects and deliverables frequently.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage expectations with a variety of stakeholders.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Familiarity with design and construction processes.
Excellent negotiation, presentation, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with city of New York processes, rules, and regulations.
Understanding of corporate processes, policies, procedures, and governance.
Good interpersonal and customer‑relationship management skills.
55(a) Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered under the program.
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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. Certain titles that have worked for the city for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
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 on any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Government Administration
How to Apply Please apply online at
www.nyc.gov/jobs
or
www.nyc.gov/ess
for current NYC employees. Search for Job ID #713068. NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Our Commitment To Equity, Effectiveness And Sustainability Guides Our Work. We provide city agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:
Recruiting, hiring, and training city employees.
Managing 55 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 are not just working for one agency but in service of all. It’s an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and protect the future of New York City for generations to come.
Real Estate Services Division The RES division supports the government of New York City by managing space planning and real‑estate needs for 37 million square feet of city property, acquisitions, sales, disposition of 15,000 city‑owned lots, property valuation, and financial analysis of real‑estate transactions.
Leasing & Acquisitions Unit – Leasing Transactions Manager We are seeking one Leasing Transactions Manager. Responsibilities include:
Identify and analyze suitable sites to meet client agency requirements, preparing market analysis reports.
Negotiate cost‑effective commercial leases and licenses on behalf of the city.
Prepare and maintain project schedules.
Initiate and maintain project status reports in DCAS Real Estate Services data systems.
Communicate with client agencies to keep them fully informed on project status, next steps, potential issues, budgets, and risk mitigation.
Manage and complete required legal documents such as leases, licenses, renewals, and notices.
Coordinate with supervisors and other RE services staff to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet program needs.
Partner with the Design and Project Management unit to ensure necessary requirements for negotiating a term sheet with the landlord are met.
Maintain effective project management and control of the entire leasing process.
Confer and partner with internal stakeholders—including the Mayor’s Office, Office of General Counsel, Comptroller’s Office, City Council, and City Planning—to satisfy client agency requirements and mayoral real‑property initiatives.
Effectively communicate and promote client agency real‑property interests to external stakeholders such as local community boards, elected officials, and community organizations.
Provide time‑sensitive and accurate transaction data to support the acquisition of Section 195 and Section 197(c) approvals, including possible public testimony on behalf of the city.
Prepare ARC packages and all required documentation, and present to OMB for transaction approval.
Minimum Qualifications
A four‑year high school diploma or equivalent and six years of full‑time, progressively responsible experience in real‑property management. At least 18 months must have been in a managerial capacity supervising a large staff of property‑management agents and/or housing‑development specialists, requiring independent decision‑making concerning program management, resource allocation, and work scheduling.
Progressive responsibility must be demonstrated by a work history of promotions or increasingly responsible duties. Experience in building construction or renovation, management of residential, commercial, industrial, or waterfront properties, and site management related to housing or rehabilitation projects is acceptable, but no more than three years toward the general requirements.
A baccalaureate degree plus four years of experience described above, including eighteen months of managerial experience, or a satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to the above. All candidates must have at least eighteen months of managerial experience. Education may substitute general work experience (not managerial experience) at the rate of 60 college semester credits for one year of acceptable experience, up to a maximum of four years of college for two years of experience.
Experience in property management must include both renting and operating managed properties. Renting experience must include interviewing prospective tenants, qualifying tenants’ income and background, and/or ensuring vacancies are ready for occupancy. Operating experience must include overseeing maintenance and repair of building operating systems and supervising staff to ensure work is properly completed.
Experience in site management must include on‑site rental and maintenance of buildings.
Experience in relocation must include negotiating with tenants to surrender leases for cash consideration or an alternative site and determining tenant eligibility for benefits.
Preferred Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the New York City commercial real‑estate market and commercial leasing experience.
Exceptional analytical and project‑management skills.
Detail‑oriented and flexible to reprioritize projects and deliverables frequently.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage expectations with a variety of stakeholders.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Familiarity with design and construction processes.
Excellent negotiation, presentation, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with city of New York processes, rules, and regulations.
Understanding of corporate processes, policies, procedures, and governance.
Good interpersonal and customer‑relationship management skills.
55(a) Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered under the program.
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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. Certain titles that have worked for the city for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
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 on any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Government Administration
How to Apply Please apply online at
www.nyc.gov/jobs
or
www.nyc.gov/ess
for current NYC employees. Search for Job ID #713068. NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
#J-18808-Ljbffr