Director of Interior Planning, Design & Management

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 5.5 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

Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Real Estate Management, The Director of Interior Planning, Design & Management is a key leadership position in DCAMM’s Office of Real Estate, overseeing the planning, design, furnishing, and space management of Capital, Leased Facilities, and State-Owned Office Buildings across the Commonwealth. The Director leads a highly skilled team, manages complex interior furnishing procurement portfolios, and shapes sustainable design practices for public-sector workplaces. This is a critical role in enhancing the quality, functionality, and efficiency of government work environments statewide.

Duties and Responsibilities

Direction-setting:

• Lead DCAMM’s efforts relating to the planning, design, and furnishing of public-sector facilities and leased spaces including offices, higher ed, health care, corrections, and special-use buildings. This work includes project and program management; development of policy standards relating to design, furniture procurement, sustainability, and modern workplace design for state agencies; strategic management of state-owned office buildings; and applying new and emerging industry standards to state spaces

Personnel Management:

• Manage a 12-person team in carrying out IPDM’s assignments. Delegate projects based on workload, experience, and developmental opportunities.

• Meet regularly with each team member to review project progress, provide strategic guidance, address challenges, and ensure accountability.

• Lead regular team meetings to foster collaboration, transparency, and cross-project support.

• Provide coaching and mentoring for both technical skills and soft skills, including navigating agency politics and building professional relationships.

• Address employee performance issues as they arise.

Relationship Management:

• Serve as liaison between DCAMM and state agencies, and executive offices contacts.

• Promot