Assistant Vice President, Capital Program

New York City Economic Development Corporation
New York, NY
Category Engineering
Job Description
The Assistant Vice President, Capital Program manages all aspects of design and construction of multiple projects on behalf of NYCEDC assets or other City agencies. The position plays a key role in identifying and mitigating the risks inherent in building complex projects, implementing project controls, and working towards a greater level of equity and inclusion with MWDBE participation.

Requirements

  • Manage 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.
  • Effectively manage relationships, represent the team with senior staff and stakeholders
  • Monitor and ensure project goals, including scope, budget and schedule, are met.
  • Execute a risk-based management approach to project delivery: identifying project risk, forecasting project risk and appropriately mitigating project risk.
  • Develops and implements solutions to complex problems independently and in coordination with team and supervisors.
  • Navigate regulatory and approval processes to ensure positive project momentum.
  • Lead and influence project teams to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Represent NYCEDC at professional and public forums, including EDC executive committee.
  • Create, build, and develop effective working relationships with consultants and Agency officials.
  • Prioritizes work; delegates as necessary.
  • Interface with and coordinate the various departments at NYCEDC to ensure that the relevant expertise is brought to bear on each project.
  • Contributes to the development of new concepts, processes, and standards.
  • Builds, implements, and proposes processes and workflows that support departmental objectives and goals.
  • Correctly interpret and apply NYCEDC policies and procedures.
  • Communicate effectively and inclusively at all levels of the organization.
  • Provide oversight and mentorship of junior project managers on the team.
  • Communicates highly sensitive and complex issues in a credible manner.
  • 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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