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The Senior Project Manager will direct and work with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement plans for complex projects involving multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities:

·         Provide strategic direction and management to multi-disciplinary teams facilitating large-scale planning and development efforts.

·         Establish and oversee interagency working groups on select projects, meeting frequently to move projects forward and address challenges

·         Articulate a vision for and evaluate the feasibility of future development based on sound planning principles and market realities.

·         Develop financing and implementation strategies for interim and long-term uses.

·         Craft and manage public outreach processes.  Represent the organization in professional and public forums.

·         Build and maintain relationships with governmental and quasi-governmental entities; real estate and business groups; civic & community organizations; cultural and professional organizations; and advocacy groups.

·         Strategically identify next steps to advance projects.

·         Ability to communicate design ideas and perform simple site planning and massing tasks.

·         Other projects and tasks as assigned; other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s Degree

·         3 years experience in economic or community development, planning, urban design or equivalent

·         General computer skills, project scheduling (i.e. MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project)

·         Strong interpersonal, written, verbal and analytical skills.

·         Strong project management skills

·         Demonstrated interest in urban planning and development issues.

·         Ability to facilitate community outreach processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Masters Degree in urban planning, real estate, public policy or law, or related field.

·         Strong understanding of and experience with the technical aspects of the public planning and development process, preferably specific to NYC; experience with structuring and facilitating community planning processes.

·         Understanding of and experience with, real estate development economics and finance including experience negotiating real estate transactions.

·         Competence in computer-based drawing (AutoCad, SketchUp), graphics programs (Adobe Suite) and in GIS software (ArcGIS) a plus.

·         Strong understanding of urban infrastructure and economic development issues;

·         Strong entrepreneurial and leadership ability, including interpersonal and public speaking skills.

·         Strength in use of spreadsheets and presentation applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

·         Spanish speaking preferred.

About Development:

Spearheads NYCEDC and interagency efforts on complex planning and development projects which advance the City’s competitiveness, enhancing the City as a place to live, work and visit through promoting a diverse economic base; fostering vibrant, livable and accessible neighborhoods; executing keystone economic development projects; leveraging diverse waterfront assets for economic, recreational and resiliency uses; and supporting and expanding the City’s freight, maritime, aviation and transit transportation networks.

Specifically, Development works to identify strategic locations for public involvement and/or investment; develop and facilitate appropriate planning and community outreach processes; shape use and development.

Examples of Development’s role in key City initiatives can be seen in neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs, including Coney Island and Seward Park.  In Coney Island, Development played a key role in implementing a 19-block rezoning which includes the revitalization of a 27-acre amusement and entertainment district, and makes strategic investments in infrastructure that unlock potential to build over 4,500 new units of housing as well as retail, services, and jobs.  The NYCEDC Development team also played a pivotal role in advancing development of the former Seward Park Extension Urban Renewal Area sites and surrounding City-owned sites, including spearheading over four years of community engagement and successful collaboration between the local community and the City to plan for a new mixed-use, mixed-income development.

About NYCEDC:

New York City Economic Development Corporation is the City’s primary vehicle for promoting economic growth in each of the five boroughs. NYCEDC’s mission is to stimulate job growth through expansion and redevelopment programs that encourage investment, generate prosperity and strengthen the City’s competitive position. NYCEDC serves as an advocate to the business community by building relationships with companies that allow them to take advantage of New York City’s many opportunities. Additional information on NYCEDC can be found by visiting http://www.nycedc.com/.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission is to attract, retain, and engage a diverse workforce comprised of talented people. 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. NYCEDC employees can expect to work as part of a highly engaged, passionate and inclusive workforce where everyone’s contributions are valued, respected and make an impact on one of the best and most diverse cities in the world!

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NYCEDC offers excellent benefits, including company-paid 401 (a) pension plan, 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plans, medical, dental and vision benefits, and discounted gym memberships and movie tickets.