Assistant VP, Parks & Capital Projects (Public Spaces)

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC); New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision coverage

Paid holidays, sick and vacation days

Commuter benefits

Retirement plans

Free parking or monthly transit check

Sportspark membership

Job summary

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) seeks an Assistant Vice President of Parks and Capital Projects to lead both capital project delivery and day-to-day operations across parks, maintenance, grounds, and infrastructure on Roosevelt Island. You’ll oversee multiple departments, ensure safety and equity, and coordinate capital planning with senior leaders.

The role requires strategic leadership, extensive program management, and the ability to manage large, complex contracts, with a focus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• Professional registrations (PE, RA, RLA, AICP, CCM, PMP) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in architecture, construction, real estate development, or related field.
• 5+ years overseeing maintenance, grounds or facilities operations in a park or public setting.
• Proven experience leading projects from start to finish.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.
• Proficiency with construction, building management and maintenance software favored.

Responsibilities

• Direct Parks and Capital Projects teams to meet goals and standards.
• Develop SOPs for maintenance, grounds care, waste removal, inspections and emergency response.
• Coordinate staffing, contractors and budgets; coach Directors.
• Oversee capital program, contracts and project delivery.
• Interface with City/State/Federal agencies as needed.
• Present to the RIOC Board and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Professional registrations (PE/RA/RLA/AICP/CCM/PMP)

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) seeks an Assistant Vice President of Parks and Capital Projects to lead both capital project delivery and day-to-day operations across parks, maintenance, grounds, and infrastructure on Roosevelt Island. You’ll oversee multiple departments, ensure safety and equity, and coordinate capital planning with senior leaders.

The role requires strategic leadership, extensive program management, and the ability to manage large, complex contracts, with a focus