Regional Real Estate Administrator

Temporary Job Request Number: CWP - 1500 - Regional Real Estate Administrator

Contingent Worker Information
Position Title Regional Real Estate Administrator
NYPA Business Unit Legal Affairs
Experience Level 1 (1-5 years)
Work Location White Plains Office
Anticipated Start Date Immediate
Duration of Assignment 12 month(s)
Project/Assignment Regional Real Estate Administrator, SENY
CWP Manager Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov
Date of Posting 08/24/2026
Due Date 09/08/2026

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday. 7.5-hour workday with .5-hour unpaid lunch. Paid for actual time worked; there are no paid vacation or sick days. During NYPA and Canals holidays, the business is closed, and no work is permitted. NYPA requires a hybrid schedule of a minimum of 3 days on-site, up to including fully on-site depending on department requirements.

CWPO Engagement Requirements

Candidates are REQUIRED to be local to the Tri-State area and in W2 tax status as an hourly paid employee of Service Provider.
Fully remote positions are prohibited. Hybrid schedules are permissible with a minimum of 3 days on-site depending on assignment and can be fully on-site depending on business needs. Remote work privileges can be revoked at any time.
NYPA does not provide laptops. Instead, NYPA provides desktops and dedicated workstations which candidates will remote into from their personal equipment on virtual days.
If candidate does not have proper equipment, internet connection, or he/she is deemed to not work effectively from home, the hybrid privilege will be revoked.
Vendors must disclose foreign national status and all Visas at the time of candidate submission. Additionally, a Benefits Waiver and Ethics Disclosure will be required of the candidate during onboarding.

Submission Instructions

Your email submissions must contain:
The LEGAL name of candidate (no aliases, monikers, or nicknames)
Job Broadcast number in your email subject header
Visa work authorization, if applicable
For job broadcasts outside your contractual compensation schedules, use competitive rates based on local and state compensation.
NYPA CWP staff will contact you if your candidate is selected to be interviewed, which is usually via MS Teams. Please inform your candidates that an interview does not indicate acceptance of the proposed labor rates.
For all questions or concerns, please contact Christine Prendergast at Christine.Prendergast@nypa.gov or Markus Caruso at Markus.Caruso@nypa.gov.

Project Overview

This position provides key support to the Director of Corporate Real Estate in the SENY Region and provides ongoing real estate expertise for major corporate initiatives and projects. Also provides real estate support and expertise to other NYPA managers in the region.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

Summary Manages real property assets in support of NYPA's operational and safety requirements. Serves as primary liaison with third parties seeking to use NYPA real estate assets. Supports new projects and Vision 2030 Renewed initiatives with a broad range of real estate services.

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain positive property relationships in assigned region
• Lead all permitting processes associated with NYPA fee and easement areas in assigned region
• Support all new and developing project initiatives in assigned region with real property information and support with the execution of property agreements
• Serve as Real Estate liaison and administrator to internal stakeholders, external stakeholders, including utility companies, municipal zoning and planning departments
• Relay third party enquiries to internal NYPA stakeholders
• Represent Real Estate department at all appropriate meetings in and around assigned location

Skills

• Ability to work independently with good judgement and detail orientation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and courteously when interacting with supervisors or stakeholders
• Experience in real estate, land acquisition, utilities, or related fields preferred
• Experience reading/reviewing title and appraisal documents, maps, and real estate agreements such as easements, leases, and deeds preferred
• Strong research skills with experience using county records and property databases preferred
• Excellent organizational abilities with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and version control
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, track tasks, and communicate proactively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SharePoint or similar document management platforms
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, consultants, third parties, and external agencies

Education & Certifications

• Preferred: Minimum of an Associates degree in Business, Real Estate Administration, Surveying, or related field with previous experience within a real estate-related setting such as a law office, survey firm, or title company, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in real estate and/or the utility industry
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Experience maintaining trackers, databases, or project management tools
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar)
• Familiarity with public records, permitting processes, or regulatory environments