Chief of Staff, Facilities Management and Construction

About the role

The Chief of Staff for Facilities Management & Construction (FMC) reports directly to the Deputy Commissioner and sits on the senior leadership team. The role provides executive and strategic direction for FMC’s workforce of over 1,000 employees and supports the Deputy Commissioner in delivering the agency’s top priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the internal point of contact for inter‑agency communication and coordination with the Office of the Commissioner and other Lines of Service.
• Ensure all communications are answered promptly and that all deadlines set by the Deputy Commissioner are met.
• Attend meetings on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner and execute appropriate follow‑up actions.
• Support the Deputy Commissioner in providing strategic vision, oversight, and management of internal operations, advising on priorities, opportunities, and challenges.
• Identify process inefficiencies, automate workflows, and facilitate change management initiatives.
• Provide administrative, operational, and policy support related to the execution of agency priorities.

Required profile

• Experience in senior leadership or chief‑of‑staff roles supporting high‑level executives.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex workforces and coordinate across multiple city agencies.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to handle inter‑agency coordination and deadline management.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence citywide facilities management and construction initiatives.
• Leadership role within a major municipal agency serving all New York City agencies.