REAL ESTATE LEASING REPRESENTATIVE - NORTHERN REGION(PSA,, Opt 1 )

Job Requisition ID: 51880
Closing Date: 12/16/2025
​Agency: Department of Central Management Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $8281-$8732;monthly anticipated
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Managerial Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

*A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING*

Posting ID #51880

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Central Management Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking to hire a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and result-driven candidate to serve as the Chicago/Northern Region Real Estate Leasing Representative within the Bureau of Property Management. As part of a leasing team covering the Northern 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!                        

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under general direction of the Transactions & Property Assistant Division Manager, manages leases for assigned facilities managed by the Department Central Management Services (CMS) in the Northern and Suburban North Region utilized by State agencies, boards, and commissions.
• Serves as the Real Estate Leasing Representative for the Northern Region, including the City of Chicago and the Northern regions of Cook County and the northern suburbs and other assigned areas.
• Serves as liaison to property owners, landlords, and officials from assigned client agencies in the assigned Region.
• Conducts ongoing analysis and research of progress on operational components of the Northern and Suburban North Region’s Transactions & Property Management operations and researches methods of enhancement based upon best business practices and real estate market analysis.
• Conducts market research and demographic research on property for the Northern and Suburban North Region or other regions as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with the commercial real estate brokers and vendors in the Central Region or other regions as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 F