New York City Economic Development Corporation
Senior Vice President, Design and Construction
New York City Economic Development Corporation, New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Vice President, Design and Construction
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Senior Vice President, Design and Construction
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New York City Economic Development Corporation .
Pay Range $175,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr
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 The Senior Vice President Design and Construction of Asset Management at NYCEDC plays a vital role in the development of the city’s economic landscape. Responsible for capital programming, design and construction, and for various assets of NYCEDC including retail spaces, commercial buildings, industrial sites, ports, public markets, theatres, and affordable housing campuses. This role requires strategic vision, strong leadership, experience working with and in large organizations, operational competencies and effective collaboration to ensure successful execution of projects and alignment with the goals of NYCEDC.
The Senior Vice President reports directly to the Executive Vice President of Asset Management. The executive is pivotal in leading numerous strategic and city altering projects on behalf of NYCEDC. Central to this role is the emphasis on business acumen, strong project management skills and extensive experience in managing large and complicated urban and industrial construction projects.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Planning: Direct the department’s strategy and development capability and align project execution with organizational goals and citywide economic initiatives.
Operational Performance: Build and improve departmental goal and performance standards and metrics, develop new and existing SOPs, standards of practice, and knowledge management assets.
Project Management Excellence: Ensure all projects adhere to the highest standards, effective management of timelines, budgets and specifications, and oversee the master project schedule.
Organizational Collaboration: Work closely with other senior leaders to develop and synchronize division-wide initiatives and optimize resource allocation across departments.
Stakeholder Relations: Establish procedures for coordination between the Design and Construction department and other NYCEDC divisions; act as primary contact for external stakeholders, including government officials and business leaders.
Operational Oversight: Direct the design and construction process, establishing milestone dates and budget checks, and monitor project performance metrics, including schedule adherence and MWBE participation.
Leadership and Development: Provide mentorship, foster a culture of professional development, maintain high team engagement and satisfaction, and offer coaching and feedback.
Other Essential Duties: Oversee procurement processes for design consultants, contractors and subcontractors; manage internal vendor‑management teams to ensure project efficiency.
Draft, maintain and update the master planning schedule integrating leasing, design, budgeting, procurement, permitting, construction, closeout and commissioning.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in management, engineering, architecture, or construction.
Leadership Experience: 10+ years in architecture, construction, real estate development or related fields with significant leadership experience in managing large‑scale, complex projects and teams.
Technical Competencies: Proficiency in design and construction documentation, contracts, plans, estimates, schedules, change‑order process, commissioning, inspections, permitting and project closeout.
Financial Literacy: Budget preparation, capital planning, P&L or operational management of design development, project delivery or facility operations.
Organizational Bearing: Experience with enterprise resource management and large, complex, or blue‑chip client organizations in capital programming, construction or facility management.
Skills: Proficient in Bluebeam, PS, MS Project, CAD/REVIT/Rhino, and Microsoft Office.
Certifications: Preferred – Construction Management, RA, P.E., CCM, PMP, or LEED Certification.
Strategic Plan Experience: Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing strategic plans.
NYC Residency: Within 180 days of employment.
Benefits
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 including company‑paid 401(a) defined contribution and 457(b) tax‑advantaged plans
Tuition Reimbursement program
Continuing education and professional development
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
College savings plan
Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and other perks
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: strengthening confidence in NYC as a great place to do business, growing innovative sectors with a focus on equity, building neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play, and delivering sustainable infrastructure for the city’s future economy.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Contact For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management, Engineering, and Strategy/Planning
Industry Non‑profit Organizations
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Senior Vice President, Design and Construction
role at
New York City Economic Development Corporation .
Pay Range $175,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr
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 The Senior Vice President Design and Construction of Asset Management at NYCEDC plays a vital role in the development of the city’s economic landscape. Responsible for capital programming, design and construction, and for various assets of NYCEDC including retail spaces, commercial buildings, industrial sites, ports, public markets, theatres, and affordable housing campuses. This role requires strategic vision, strong leadership, experience working with and in large organizations, operational competencies and effective collaboration to ensure successful execution of projects and alignment with the goals of NYCEDC.
The Senior Vice President reports directly to the Executive Vice President of Asset Management. The executive is pivotal in leading numerous strategic and city altering projects on behalf of NYCEDC. Central to this role is the emphasis on business acumen, strong project management skills and extensive experience in managing large and complicated urban and industrial construction projects.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Planning: Direct the department’s strategy and development capability and align project execution with organizational goals and citywide economic initiatives.
Operational Performance: Build and improve departmental goal and performance standards and metrics, develop new and existing SOPs, standards of practice, and knowledge management assets.
Project Management Excellence: Ensure all projects adhere to the highest standards, effective management of timelines, budgets and specifications, and oversee the master project schedule.
Organizational Collaboration: Work closely with other senior leaders to develop and synchronize division-wide initiatives and optimize resource allocation across departments.
Stakeholder Relations: Establish procedures for coordination between the Design and Construction department and other NYCEDC divisions; act as primary contact for external stakeholders, including government officials and business leaders.
Operational Oversight: Direct the design and construction process, establishing milestone dates and budget checks, and monitor project performance metrics, including schedule adherence and MWBE participation.
Leadership and Development: Provide mentorship, foster a culture of professional development, maintain high team engagement and satisfaction, and offer coaching and feedback.
Other Essential Duties: Oversee procurement processes for design consultants, contractors and subcontractors; manage internal vendor‑management teams to ensure project efficiency.
Draft, maintain and update the master planning schedule integrating leasing, design, budgeting, procurement, permitting, construction, closeout and commissioning.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in management, engineering, architecture, or construction.
Leadership Experience: 10+ years in architecture, construction, real estate development or related fields with significant leadership experience in managing large‑scale, complex projects and teams.
Technical Competencies: Proficiency in design and construction documentation, contracts, plans, estimates, schedules, change‑order process, commissioning, inspections, permitting and project closeout.
Financial Literacy: Budget preparation, capital planning, P&L or operational management of design development, project delivery or facility operations.
Organizational Bearing: Experience with enterprise resource management and large, complex, or blue‑chip client organizations in capital programming, construction or facility management.
Skills: Proficient in Bluebeam, PS, MS Project, CAD/REVIT/Rhino, and Microsoft Office.
Certifications: Preferred – Construction Management, RA, P.E., CCM, PMP, or LEED Certification.
Strategic Plan Experience: Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing strategic plans.
NYC Residency: Within 180 days of employment.
Benefits
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 including company‑paid 401(a) defined contribution and 457(b) tax‑advantaged plans
Tuition Reimbursement program
Continuing education and professional development
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
College savings plan
Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and other perks
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: strengthening confidence in NYC as a great place to do business, growing innovative sectors with a focus on equity, building neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play, and delivering sustainable infrastructure for the city’s future economy.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Contact For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management, Engineering, and Strategy/Planning
Industry Non‑profit Organizations
#J-18808-Ljbffr