Project Director, Grocery Design & Construction

New York City Economic Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

Vision and hearing benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Up to 25 vacation days

Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays

Parental leave

Retirement savings programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

New York City Economic Development Corporation is seeking a Project Director, AM Design and Construction, to lead design and construction efforts for the NYC Groceries initiative and related projects. You will work with AMDC leadership, NYC Groceries teams, consultants, and partners to ensure projects meet policy goals, budgets, and schedules.

The role emphasizes full lifecycle oversight, procurement, design coordination, and alignment with organizational priorities across all public assets in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, urban planning, construction management, or related fields.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Analytical thinker with a proven ability to anticipate and troubleshoot project challenges and develop recommended solutions.
• Experience with NYC project delivery and grocery store design/construction preferred.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communicator.
• Knowledge of budgeting and cost analysis for design and construction projects.
• Experience with construction management software and scheduling software preferred.
• Actively pursuing professional registration (PE, RA, AICP, PMP, etc.) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• NYC residency is required within180 daysof hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital plans and project budgets across assigned portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fiscal responsibility.
• Oversee all development phases, including procurement of architecture, engineering, and construction teams, conducting thorough existing conditions assessments, feasibility studies, budgeting, and securing regulatory approvals.
• Maintain scope, cost, and schedule controls; ensuring accurate project reporting and documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage project quality, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to meet NYCEDC standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks using proactive, risk-based management approach.
• Collaborate across NYC Groceries teams to ensure projects align with current policies and operational and maintenance considerations.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, construction managers, governmental agencies, and community organizations.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, tailoring messaging to diverse audiences.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Budgeting and cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Construction management software

Scheduling software

Job description

New York City Economic Development Corporation is seeking a Project Director, AM Design and Construction, to lead design and construction efforts for the NYC Groceries initiative and related projects. You will work with AMDC leadership, NYC Groceries teams, consultants, and partners to ensure projects meet policy goals, budgets, and schedules.

The role emphasizes full lifecycle oversight, procurement, design coordination, and alignment with organizational priorities across all public assets in