Senior Project Manager, Capital Program
About The Position
NYCEDC’s Capital Program is responsible for channeling New York City’s capital budget investments into design and construction projects that advance the City’s economic development. The Capital Program’s staff consists of design and construction professionals; administrative staff; and project support analysts who work together to provide physical infrastructure, facilities, and amenities. We work to strengthen the City’s competitive position through the implementation of a wide variety of municipal construction projects. A Senior Project Manager (SPM) in the Capital Program Department (CAP) will be responsible for the implementation of a design and construction portfolio of 6-10 active capital projects with a total project value of approximately $100 million+.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or equivalent degree required in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban planning, or related field.
- 3+ years of relevant professional experience in architecture, construction, real estate development, owner’s representation, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects from planning through completion.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- New York City residency is required within 180 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Preferably working towards professional registration (PE, RA, RIA, AICP, CUD, CCM. PMP).
- Proficiency and experience with scheduling software preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serves as prime contact on contracts or projects through all phases of development, from procurement of the architecture, engineering and construction team to existing conditions assessments, programming, feasibility studies, estimating and budgeting, schematic design through construction documentation, regulatory submissions, bidding, construction, and project close-out.
- Collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicates effectively and independently across all levels of the corporation.
- Creates, builds, and develops interpersonal relationships.
- Effectively manages a variety of work to required standards of quality, quantity, and timeliness
- Execute a risk-based management approach to project delivery which includes identifying project risk, forecasting project risk and appropriately mitigating project risk.
- Lead and influence project teams to achieve desired outcomes.
- Prioritizes work and delegates, as necessary.
- Continuing Education in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and/or Urban Planning
- Ensure project work aligns with current industry standards and best practices.
- Contributes to the completion of specific projects.
- Correctly interpret and apply NYCEDC policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous employer subsidized health insurance
- Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Vision and hearing benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Short term and long-term disability coverage
- 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Up to 25 vacation days
- Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
- Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
- Retirement savings programs
- Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
- 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Continuing education and professional development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- College savings plan
- Backup childcare
- Gym membership discounts
- A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
- Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
