John Hanlon has been appointed commissioner of the Property and Construction Management Department for the city of Boston.

Hanlon brings over 13 years of nonprofit executive experience in management, budgeting, financial reporting, data analysis and professional development to his new position.

In his role as commissioner, Hanlon will serve in the Operations Cabinet and will provide leadership in the management, maintenance, repair, security and operations of Boston City Hall, City Hall Plaza, Faneuil Hall and many other municipal facilities citywide. The department aims to focus on preserving and protecting the city’s assets.

Most recently, Hanlon worked as the COO for Scholar Athletes Inc., a nonprofit agency dedicated to ensuring high school athletes have the tools necessary to achieve success academically as well as athletically.

“John brings an incredible amount of experience and knowledge to his new role as commissioner,” Boston Mayor Martin Walsh said in a statement. “I am excited to welcome him to the team and look forward to working with him to improve our buildings and public facilities to ensure that we are delivering the very best city services to the people of Boston. John’s career in management and his local roots here in Boston’s neighborhoods and nonprofit community make him well-qualified to take the helm of Boston’s Property Management Department. I’m confident that under his leadership, all of our public facilities will be the well maintained, clean and safe public spaces that our residents deserve.”