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Agency Overview

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), which oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. We are stewards of the Commonwealth’s assets, which include 61 million square feet of state buildings. As an agency, we care for the people of our state and the future of our planet.

• We work with state agencies to create and manage forward-thinking, sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s citizens and help achieve a zero-carbon future.
• We are partners with fellow agencies to help them meet their strategic needs with fiscally responsible building and real estate solutions.
• We support the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy and actively engage with private sector partners to make it easier to do business with the Commonwealth.
• We work to expand access, opportunity, and equity to create more inclusive services, planning and outcomes for all the citizens of the Commonwealth.

DCAMM is a central agency in implementing several key policy priorities of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, including promoting decarbonization and climate resilience in all state facilities, identifying and facilitating opportunities to repurpose underutilized state property for housing production, and increasing the participation of underrepresented groups in public construction contracting and in the public construction workforce.

Position Summary:

The DCAMM Office of Real Estate manages dispositions and other real estate transactions on behalf of the Commonwealth to support state agencies and achieve policy goals, particularly housing production. Reporting to the Deputy Director in the Office of Real Estate Management, the Regional Planner IV (Project Manager) is a mid-level project management role. The Project Manager (PM) independently oversees project development and property disposition, particularly in support of the State Land for Homes Initiative to expedite the availability of state-owned land for housing development.

The PM provides planning, technical analysis, and program implementation for the Commonwealth's real estate portfolio, with an emphasis on land use, housing development, and site utilization. The position independently conducts and reviews planning and feasibility studies; evaluates development opportunities and alternatives; develops recommendations concerning land use and disposition strategies; coordinates with state and local governmental entities and other stakeholders; and provides technical guidance in the implementation of agency programs and policies.

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of real estate and land-use projects under the State Land for Homes Initiative, managing approximately 2–5 active projects at any given time.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead property research, due diligence, site evaluation, and development analysis for state-owned land and facilities.
• Analyze economic, physical, land-use, development, and other relevant data concerning state-owned properties, work with agencies having care and control of properties to define goals, and translate findings into recommendations.
• Lead competitive disposition and procurement processes, including preparation and administration of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), auctions, and related solicitation processes.
• Review proposals, development plans, reports, and other technical documents to evaluate consistency with agency objectives, planning principles, policies, applicable laws and regulations, and program requirements.
• Lead projects through selection, negotiation, due diligence, and closing, and manage associated administrative and coordination responsibilities.
• Manage project budgets, consultant contracts, schedules, deliverables, and other project resources.
• Serve as liaison with state agencies, municipalities, developers, consultants, community organizations, and other governmental and external stakeholders on assigned projects.

• Ensure reliable, accurate, and timely project tracking and reporting as part of the overall State Land for Homes Initiative.

• Manage feasibility studies and project research to develop and evaluate the pipeline of potential State Land for Homes projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct financial feasibility and valuation analyses using the agency's in-house valuation model and other appropriate analytical tools.
• Research and analyze the portfolio of state-owned land and facilities to identify surplus properties with potential for housing.
• Coordinate with DCAMM colleagues and other state agencies to assess development potential, site constraints, facility considerations, and opportunities for alternative or enhanced utilization.

• Develop and recommend standards, procedures, guidelines, analytical approaches, and implementation strategies to further develop the State Land for Homes pipeline.

• Perform other related planning, real estate, analytical, and program responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Produce and coordinate external communications concerning real estate projects and State Land for Homes activities through press releases, website updates, newsletter bulletins, and presentations.
• Conduct research and analysis and prepare written memos for decision-making.
• Respond to information from external stakeholders related to assigned projects.
• Undertake other related duties necessary to support DCAMM's real estate, land-use planning, housing, and state property objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with real estate development, managing complex projects, transactions, planning, or similar field.
• Knowledge of real estate development principles, including property valuation, development finance, land use and zoning, and transaction processes.
• Exceptional communication and project-management skills, including organization, time management, stakeholder management, and ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities.
• Ability to solve problems and motivate others to keep projects moving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new technology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, transportation planning or land use planning, and (B) of which at least three years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:
I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, civil, environmental, or transportation engineering or environmental sciences may be substituted for two years of the required (A) experience.

II. A Graduate degree with a major in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, civil, environmental, or transportation engineering or environmental sciences may be substituted for three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.

• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis on the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of three years of the required experience. Substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitution will be permitted for the required (C) experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title: Regional Planner IV

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place

Job: Planning

Agency: Division of Capital Asset Management

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting: Oct 27, 2026, 1:08:32 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 88,163.66 - 129,779.78 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Daniel Kelly - 8572082628

Bargaining Unit: 09-MOSES - Engineers/Scientists

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes