Deputy Commissioner of Facilities Management & Construction

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 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'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.

DCAS seeks a creative and knowledgeable candidate to lead a diverse team of professionals within its Facilities Management and Construction line of service.

Facilities Management and Construction (FMC) serves as the primary facilities manager for the 55 City-owned office and court buildings, while also overseeing necessary renovation and rehabilitation work for that same portfolio.

FMC provides all necessary services to keep the City's buildings fully functional and operational, including maintenance, custodial services, repairs, equipment, and system upgrades, as well as interior and exterior design, façade inspections and repair, elevator operations and upgrades, and construction and renovation.

• Under the direction of the Executive Deputy Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner will oversee the following critical functionalities : Design & Construction for Capital Projects;
• Building Services; Fire & Life Safety; Mechanical Maintenance Operations & Energy; the FMC Capital and Expense Budget, Procurement and Contract Administration;

and Strategic Planning for Facilities Operations.

This includes but is not limited to :

• Communicate promptly and routinely with the Commissioner’s Office and external stakeholders at an executive level on any matters relevant to the buildings portfolio (ex : major weather events, major issues with building systems, etc.)
• Identify and advocate for the use of best practices and modern technology to ensure maximum utilization of City property.
• Develop a strong, collaborative relationship with the FMC senior leadership, identifying opportunities for efficiency and improvement, and encouraging greater coordination.
• Ensure the proper inspection, inventory, and compliance of buildings, space and related resources.
• Oversee the execution of building space allocation and layout, tenant requests, and facility expansions.
• Oversee the approximately 1, employees within FMC, working with senior leadership to identify opportunities for new career pathways and improved retention for the highly technical, specialized roles required to maintain the buildings portfolio.
• Provide professional expertise and senior guidance for the planning, design, and implementation of any construction and / or renovation projects within the 55 City-owned office and court buildings.
• Oversee the planning and coordination of all installations, preventative maintenance, upgrades, and renovations.
• Drive the implementation of facility management technology solutions to all managed properties.
• Work closely with the Agency Chief Decarbonization Officer, Real Estate Services, and Energy Management on projects related to space management and energy efficiency initiatives that will further the City’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decarbonize its real estate portfolio.
• Work closely with senior leadership at DDC to help trouble-shoot any high-level capacity or funding shortfalls for capital construction projects in the 55 buildings.
• Implement and oversee a customer service and benchmarking program.
• Ensure the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet industry standards and operational needs.
• Perform analysis and reporting on property and space usage.
• Review utilities consumption to recommend cost savings and efficiency upgrades.

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Minimum Qualifications

This title is in the exempt class.

Preferred Skills

The candidate should possess excellent managerial ability, including significant experience in facilities management construction management extensive knowledge of asset and resource management outstanding written and oral communications skills, including the ability to represent the agency and the Commissioner at the most senior levels.

Candidates should also have in-depth knowledge of NYC government, particularly as to the City’s real estate assets and their management.

P.E. preferred, but not required.

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.

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Residency RequirementNew 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.