REAL ESTATE LEASING REPRESENTATIVE- CENTRAL REGION (PSA Opt. 1)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and result-driven candidate to serve as the Central Region Real Estate Leasing Representative within the Bureau of Property Management. As part of a leasing team covering the Central Regions of Illinois, will assist in the management of leases, BidBuy transactions, initial lease specifications, assist agencies and Bureau Space Planners with completion of needs, analysis forms, and evaluation of agency space request needs. The ideal candidate should possess professional experience in procurement, commercial/industrial leasing, and negotiating commercial real estate transactions. We invite all qualified applicants to apply! **This is a Revolving Door position**

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages leases for assigned facilities managed by the Department of Central Managment Services (CMS) in the Central Region utilized by State agencies, boards and commissions
• Serves as the Real Estate Leasing Representative for the Central Region or other regions as assigned
• Serves as liaison to property owners, landlords, and officials from assigned client agencies in the assigned Region
• Conducts market research and demographic research on property for the Central Region or other regions as assigned
• Conducts ongoing analysis and research of progress on operational components of the Central Region’s Transactions & Property Management operations and researches methods of enhancement based upon best business practices and real estate market analysis
• Establishes and maintains relationships with the commercial real estate brokers and vendors in the Central Region or other regions as assigned
• Travels to other regions when needed to assist other Transaction Leasing Agents in their assigned regions in the performance of similar duties
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with coursework in business management, real estate, facility management, or a related Field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers two (2) years of experience in managing and negotiating real estate transactions and/or asset management.
• Prefers (3) years of professional experience in commercial and/or industrial leasing
• Prefers three (3) years of professional procurement experience
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience tracking multiple projects simultaneously
• Prefers one (1) years of professional experience with purchasing software such as BidBuy or comparable software
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience with commercial real estate listing services such as CoStar, LoopNet, Crexi, or comparable software
• Prefers five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Per Executive Order 2018-07, requires engagement with Business Enterprise Program (BEP) contractors and subcontractors and support for the goals of the BEP program and the Fair Contracting Task Force when applicable.
• This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires ability to travel in performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time.
• Requires use of an agency-supplied mobile phone.