NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) · 1 day ago
Senior Management Specialist
Queens, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $136K/yr
5+ years expNYC School Construction Authority (SCA) is dedicated to building and managing school sites in New York City. The Senior Management Specialist is responsible for leasing and acquisition of new school sites, overseeing environmental quality reviews, and maintaining relationships with landlords.
Construction
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Excellent communication skills. This encompasses coordination and communication between various SCA divisions to achieve project objectives and schedules
Ability to work on short deadlines and balance a high volume of projects and with differing schedules
Strong problem solving and tracking skills when issues arise to bring to resolution
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
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
Tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role
Access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities
Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth
Company
NYC School Construction Authority (SCA)
The NYC School Construction Authority’s (SCA, NYCSCA) mission is to design and construct safe, attractive and environmentally sound public schools for children throughout the many communities of New York City.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nina Kubota
President & CEO
Robert Sanft
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-07-04
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