Business Manager - DR022

Title: Business Manager - DR022

State Role Title: 19223

Hiring Range: $90,000 - $95,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of General Services

Location: Washington Building

Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of General Services seeks to hire a Business Manager to serve the Division of Real Estate Services (DRES). DRES supports state departments, agencies, and institutions and their public missions by providing high quality real estate that is cost effective and functionally efficient. DRES also manages the Commonwealth's broad real estate portfolio, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices.

This position provides general business management and oversight of the DGS DRES Lease Administration Team and administers the portfolio of DGS leases which currently includes approximately 550 office leases having $6.5 million in monthly rent expense. Also, the position provides financial and budget information to DGS management, the DGS Office of Fiscal Services and DGS Budget Office.

We’ve got great benefits!

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally, DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

This position will be located in Richmond, Virginia and must report on-site. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days*/week) upon completion of an approved telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform financial analysis of lease and purchase transactions including the ability to thoroughly understand leases and other legal documents
• Ability to reconcile lease and construction related billings against contract provisions and to allocate costs based on square footage or other appropriate drivers
• Ability to negotiate with landlords, property managers and contractors to resolve disputes assuring a professional tenant/landlord relationship.
• Ability to prepare all documentation and records required for lease and contract administration.
• Knowledge of program budget planning and development and analysis of cost deviations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with different levels of management and staff.
• Highly skilled in the use of PC’s (Microsoft Office Products).
• Knowledge and use of a database management system or a billing management system.
• Experience in public administration, real estate, business, economics or a related field
• Experience in accounting, financial analysis, or budget planning and development
• Experience in lease administration or property management
• Experience managing staff

Additional Considerations

• Experience performing financial analysis of lease and purchase transactions
• Experience processing and interpreting legal documents
• Experience reconciling lease and construction related billings against contract provisions and to allocate costs based on square footage or other appropriate drivers
• Experience negotiating with landlords, property managers and contractors to resolve disputes assuring a professional tenant/landlord relationship.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.

Notice: DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Fax, e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity.

For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3910

Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.