Project Manager, Capital Program

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: To create shared prosperity across New York City’s five boroughs by strengthening neighborhoods and growing good jobs.

Position Overview: Within the Land Use team, Assistant Vice Presidents (AVPs) manage project approval processes and provide technical expertise to departments leading projects throughout NYCEDC. AVPs provide project teams with specific strategies to mitigate risk and navigate the complex regulatory processes needed to secure approvals, including but not limited to zoning regulations, City Environmental Quality Review, and Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP). The Planner’s portfolio could include projects from anywhere in the 5 boroughs with diverse project goals such as providing quality job opportunities, building climate change resiliency, affordable housing, public open space or transportation improvements. The AVP may also have the opportunity to manage other Land Use interns or staff.

Department Overview:

The Land Use Department is situated within NYCEDC’s Planning Division, and together with the Neighborhood Strategies and Transportation Departments works to promote robust, inclusive growth in the city’s neighborhoods and waterfronts. The Land Use Department is a team of planners who provide in-house consultation and project management for NYCEDC projects on zoning, environmental review, contaminated site cleanup, landmark issues, urban renewal, federal and state regulated wetland issues, and other land use topics. We deliver land use and infrastructure projects to serve the needs of all New Yorkers through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and external partners.

Recent projects supported by the Land Use Department include the work to construct open space and fill in the gaps of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, completing environmental review for the expansion of the New York City Ferry system, the ongoing implementation of the Coney Island Master Plan, and project approval support for offshore wind initiatives, the Hunts Point Produce Market redevelopment, various Brooklyn Army Terminal initiatives, and the development of the Made In New York Campuses in Sunset Park.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned
• Manage consultants to ensure quality products are delivered on-schedule, including managing budgets and Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise goals
• Build consensus-based solutions with regulatory and partner agencies and maintain working trust-based relationships with external agency regulators
• Prepare and review technical applications in zoning, environmental review and other land use regulations, and provide technical expertise related to those regulations to project teams
• Interface with development partners, regulatory agencies, as well as elected officials and community groups as needed
• Create and deliver presentations, memos and other materials that effectively communicate project recommendations, decision points and/or findings to various audiences (e.g., senior NYCEDC staff, partner agencies, external stakeholders)
• Attend public meetings and hearings on NYCEDC projects, present projects and report back to team on status
• Work with interdisciplinary teams in the preparation of Requests For Proposals, and the development and implementation of site specific and area-wide planning initiatives
• Proactively manage critical milestones of long-term timelines to ensure complex projects are delivered on-time, and anticipate and flag to senior staff if projects are not on schedule
• Manage a portfolio of multiple project approvals involving a range of local, state and federal actions including land use approvals, environmental reviews and other required permits
• Contribute problem solving and critical thinking to all stages of a project from formulation, through public approvals to implementation

Qualifications:

• Comfort interfacing with senior officials and business leaders
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and GIS a plus
• 4 or more years of professional experience in urban planning, including regulatory approvals, zoning, environmental review, and/or public entitlement approvals
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with teams and to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, manage professional relationships with stakeholders in a results-oriented environment
• Proactive "self-starter" and "team player"; able to work in collaborative, cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated verbal, written, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple public and private parties
• Extensive knowledge of New York City zoning, planning issues, regulatory approvals, environmental regulations, and environmental review procedures
• New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire
• Master’s degree in Planning or a related field, or 2 additional years of experience
• Demonstrated skills in independent, self-directed project management and ability to organize and prioritize among competing needs and opportunities

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 offers many unique advantages for an exciting and fulfilling career. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• The unique opportunity to make an impact on New York City
• Excellent benefits, including company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan, 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plans, medical, dental and vision benefits, generous paid family leave and paid time off, and other perks
• Working closely with teams of creative, highly motivated, and passionate people
• Learning opportunities designed to enhance the practical skills and business knowledge of our employees
• Working on diverse, unique, and challenging projects

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.

To help build an inclusive workplace culture, NYCEDC supports six employee resource groups that strive to engage members and advocate for their respective communities within NYCEDC. Those groups are: Accessibility group, Elevation group (BIPOC), Mindful group, Out/EDC group (LGBTQAI+), Parents group and Women's Leadership group. NYCEDC employees work as part of a highly engaged, passionate and inclusive team where everyone’s contributions are valued, respected, and have an impact on one of the best and most diverse cities in the world!

For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.