Project Manager, Loans & Grants

Empire State; City of Niagara Falls (NY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire State Development seeks a Project Manager, Loans & Grants in New York to oversee a portfolio of 80-100 active grants and loans from offer through funding disbursement. The role requires in-office presence, with hybrid options depending on duties.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in economic development or related fields, with strong Excel/Word and project management skills. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, liberal arts/sciences, public administration, urban planning, or similar.
• Or an associate’s degree with an additional 2 years of direct/relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in economic development, government, planning, public administration, or not-for-profit.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of 80-100 active grants and loans through review and funding processes.
• Communicate with applicants via telephone, email, and paper correspondence.
• Ensure project data accuracy in the web-based Project Tracking System.
• Coordinate with Origination, Finance, Design and Construction, Legal for review materials.
• Review disbursement requests, perform desk audits, oversee loan closings with project attorneys.
• Perform other departmental tasks as assigned by VP/Dept Head.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Database management

Job description

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Project Manager, Loans & Grants

Professional New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1709

Salary Range: $72,000.00 To $76,000.00 Annually

*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilitiesare encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Manage the administration of economic development incentives (grants and loans) from point of offer acceptance through funding disbursement for projects undertaken by businesses and organizations such as municipalities, and not-for-profits, and local economic development organizations.

WORK PERFORMED:

• General management of a portfolio of 80-100 active grants and loans, including review of applications, management of approval and funding process, compiling and reviewing information, negotiating terms, preparing directors approval documents and contracts, presenting projects, and attending off-site meetings.
• Communicate with applicants and applicant reps, including telephone, email, and paper correspondence.
• Ensure that project information is accurate in the web-based Project Tracking System.
• Coordinate with internal contacts (Origination, Finance, Design and Construction, Contractor, and Supplier Diversity, Legal) in the preparation of board of directors’ approval materials, contracts, project status reports, and other documents appropriate for the review/management of projects.
• Review requests for disbursement, perform desk audits, work with project attorneys for loan closings, and oversee grant disbursements.
• Other departmental tasks as assigned by the VP/Department Head.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level required: Bachelor’s degree in business, liberal arts and sciences, public administration, urban planning, or similar fields; or associate’s degree with an additional 2 years of direct/relevant experience.

Relevant experience desired: Minimum 3-5 years’ direct experience in one or more of the following fields: economic development, government, planning, public administration, related business or not-for-profit area.

Knowledge required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, take initiative, and work independently. Familiarity with business, not-for-profit, and governmental agencies and general knowledge of New York State’s geography and economies. Strong attention to detail and independent follow-through are highly important. Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word; Database management.