Senior Project Manager, Design & Construction
New York City Economic Development Corporation · New York, New York, United States ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Design
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Salary
- USD 84,000 – 86,000 / year
Leads the full lifecycle of design and construction projects across NYCEDC's public real estate assets — handling capital planning, procurement of architecture/engineering/construction teams, budgeting, regulatory approvals, and construction execution. Works with architects, engineers, planners, and city stakeholders rather than on software development.
Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.
Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.
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. AMDC team manages the planning, design, and construction of a diverse portfolio across all five broughs, including industrial and commercial facilities, waterfront properties, 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.
The Senior Project Manager (SPM) leads the full lifecycle of design and construction projects across NYCEDC's real estate assets, with responsibility for capital planning, design coordination, and construction execution across new construction, renovations, major infrastructure, and public open space development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Capital Planning:
- Manage capital plans and project budgets across NYCEDC’s asset portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fiscal responsibility.
Asset Development:
- 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.
- Oversee all development phases, including procurement of architecture, engineering, and construction teams, conducting thorough existing conditions assessments, feasibility studies, budgeting, and securing regulatory approvals.
- 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.
Project Execution:
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- 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.
- Experience with construction management software and scheduling software preferred.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communicator.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Solid understanding of budgeting and cost analysis.
- Actively pursuing professional registration (PE, RA, AICP, PMP, etc.) preferred.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
- NYC residency is required within 180 days of hire.
About Us: 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.
NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:
- 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
Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.
The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents.
At NYCEDC, all applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, evaluate, or make decisions regarding candidate resumes or applications. Each candidate is considered through a thoughtful, human-led review process to ensure equity, consistency, and alignment with the needs of the role.
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