Senior Management Specialist

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Job Description Summary

The Senior Management Specialist is responsible for the Leasing and Acquisition of new School Sites, State Environmental Quality Review and Zoning related as well as maintaining relationships with Landlords for ongoing management of Lease conducting and coordinating management, operational, and financial analyses.

Responsibilities

• Perform site assessments of land and buildings for potential use as a school. Work with real estate brokers to identify appropriate school sites and arrange for site access.
• Financial analysis of lease terms, review/approval of market analysis and appraisals prepared by outside consultants. Review/approval of consultant invoices for payment.
• Assure all required environmental due diligence is completed.
• Preparation of State Environmental Quality Review documents and Issuance of Environmental Determination including Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements.
• Preparation of Zoning Override packages for approval by the Deputy Mayor.
• Coordination with Architecture/Engineering Division on project design and creation of Landlord Scopes of Work/Developer White Box requirements and ensure all work is completed to SCA satisfaction.
• Manage relationships between Landlords and the Department of Education (DOE), Coordination between Landlord/Tenant team, Legal Department and DOE/Division of School Facilities. Strong problem solving and tracking skills when issues arise to bring to resolution.
• Excellent communication skills. This encompasses coordination and communication between various SCA divisions to achieve project objectives and schedules. The ability to engage community partners and elected officials and to explain technical matters to the public in a clear and understandable way.
• Ability to work on short deadlines and balance a high volume of projects and with differing schedules. Ensure accuracy, quality and appropriateness of Division documents such as Leases, Development Agreements, Market Studies/Appraisals, SEQR and Zoning Documents.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Preferred Skills

• Baccalaureate in Real Estate, Architecture, or Urban Planning; Masters preferred.
• Five years of full-time experience in land acquisition, leasing and associated due diligence measures, State Environmental Quality Review and Zoning with a familiarity with design and construction matters, including relevant computer skills; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Eligibility & Requirements

Education: Baccalaureate

Certifications (if Required): None specified.

Work Experience: Three years of full-time experience in consulting, design and implementation of management reports, or operations, financial, and/or management analysis, including relevant computer skills; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Salary & Posting Date

Salary Range: $79,942 - $136,118, commensurate with experience.

Posting End Date: 1/29/2026.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

Benefits

• Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
• Prescription Drug Options
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
• Transit Check Program
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits

The SCAs Learning and Development (L&D) program offers a variety of valuable benefits, including tuition reimbursement for continued education directly related to the current role, and access to a broad range of training opportunities. Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth are designed to strengthen performance, boost engagement, and ensure workforce readiness for current and future organizational goals.

Note: The SCA is not able to sponsor employment visa at this time. For further information about the E-Verify program, please refer to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees.

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