New York City Economic Development Corporation

New York City Economic Development Corporation

​Senior Project Manager, Design & Construction

New York, New York, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
Project ManagementBudgetingProcurementOrganizational SkillsConstruction Management

About the role

  • NYCEDC's Asset Management Design & Construction (AMDC) team and help deliver capital projects that improve and preserve New York City's public assets.
  • AMDC team manages the planning, design, and construction of a diverse portfolio across all five broughs, including industrial and commercial facilities, waterfront, cruise terminals, and public markets.
  • Working with a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, planners, and construction professionals, you'll help deliver projects that support the city's infrastructure and economic growth.

Responsibilities

  • Manage capital plans and project budgets across NYCEDC's asset portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fiscal responsibility.
  • Collaborate with the Asset Management Portfolio Management (AMPM) team to align projects with current policies, market demands, and tenant needs.
  • Partner with the Asset Management Property Operations (PropOps) team to integrate operational and maintenance considerations from project inception through completion.
  • Maintain scope, cost, and schedule controls; ensuring accurate project reporting and documentation throughout the lifecycle.
  • Implement effective record-keeping systems that adhere to NYCEDC policy and support transparency and accountability.
  • Deliver innovative and sustainable design projects that reflect best practices and forward-thinking solutions.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, construction managers, governmental agencies, and community organizations.
  • Manage project quality, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to meet NYCEDC standards.
  • build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play
  • and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city's future economy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, urban planning, construction management, or related fields.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • NYC residency is required within 180 days of hire.
  • Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Analytical thinker with a proven ability to troubleshoot and anticipate project challenges and develop effective solutions.
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communicator.
  • Solid understanding of budgeting and cost analysis.

Nice to have

  • Experience with construction management software and scheduling software preferred.
  • Actively pursuing professional registration (PE, RA, AICP, PMP, etc.) preferred.
  • Valid driver's license preferred.

Compensation

  • $84,000 - $86,000 USD

Benefits

  • N YCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance.
  • We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure
  • grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity

Company info

  • Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.
  • New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.
  • We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city's future economy.
  • We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:
  • Position Overview: NYCEDC's Asset Management Design & Construction (AMDC) team and help deliver capital projects that improve and preserve New York City's public assets.
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Capital Planning:
  • Asset Development:
  • Oversee all development phases, including procurement of architecture, engineering, and construction teams, conducting thorough existing conditions assessments, feasibility studies, budgeting, and securing regulatory approvals.
  • Project Execution:
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks using proactive, risk-based management approach.
  • Interdepartmental Coordination:
  • Collaborate across NYCEDC departments on initiatives that extend beyond Asset Management.
  • Keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, tailoring messaging to diverse audiences.
  • Perform other duties assigned.

This listing is sourced directly from New York City Economic Development Corporation's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.