PROGRAM MANAGER II

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This position is located within the Office of Real Estate for the Department of General Services (DGS), located at 300 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

This position oversees all revenue, intergovernmental and parking leases managed by DGS’ Office of Real Estate. The Deputy Chief supervises the lease acquisition staff, manages the new Visual Lease platform and ensures data integrity between all leasing units and brokers. This position also manages the lease escalation review process as well as approves hold-over letters, estoppel letters and other lease management tasks.

Duties for this position include but are not limited to:

•  Formulate policies, procedures, and programs for the division. Develop and implement coordinated policies and procedural guidelines.
• Provide back-up support to the Chief and participate with agents and brokers in and/or assume lead responsibilities on complex negotiations.
• Manage special projects and respond to emergency requests.
• Provide technical assistance to state agencies, local governments and private sector on all aspects of lease management and procurement.
• Make recommendations to the Chief and Assistant Secretary regarding proposed, new or revised legislation.
• Review and approve all negotiation offers made by acquisition agents on new and renewal lease transactions. This will be primarily for revenue and parking leases.
• Review and approve for revenue and parking lease transactions the following: AG transmittal packages, fund sources, all leases, supplemental lease agreements, lease amendments, and other legal documentation for internal and agency signatures.
• Review and approve hold-over extension letters, estoppel certificates and SNDA letter requests from landlords. Coordinate approval of these documents with the Attorney General’s Office when required.
• Manage and oversee the implementation and ongoing integrity of lease management data and continually assess the functionality of the new leasing platform. This includes oversight and supervision of the Lease Administrator position included as a requirement of broker contract.
• Manage and ensure data integrity and required input by both Lease Management & Procurement staff, brokers, and Lease Construction and Compliance staff.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in business or a related field.
Experience: Six (6) years of experience as a Property Manager, Lease Administration Manager, Commercial Leasing Manager or comparable qualified professional with experience managing a large lease portfolio, including responsibility for reviewing leases and other legal documents, approving operating expense escalations, and managing portfolio lease administration including managing a leasing platform (i.e. Visual Lease).
Two (2) years of this experience must have involved supervisory responsibilities over subordinate staff, to include activities such as hiring, discipline, termination and performance management.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and staff.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and the ability to build consensus.
• Working knowledge of State Procurement Law related to the acquisition of leased space.
• Experience with commercial lease management software (MRI, Co-Star Manager, Visual Lease or Harbor Flex).

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please include all experience and education that is related to this position. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such activities on your application.

Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may submit your transcript as part of the application process.
Please note, selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired.
You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Contact mojisola.ogungbe1@maryland.gov or call 410-767-1386 with questions about this recruitment. The on-line application process is STRONGLY preferred. Apply online at www.dgs.maryland.gov – click on Employment on the left side of the screen.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please send your paper application to: Human Resources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1311, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the closing date and time. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.