Project Manager, Real Estate & Planning

Agupdate; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Manager, Real Estate & Planning at Trust for Governors Island will support planning, leasing, and development efforts to advance the Island's mission and financial goals.

Responsibilities include managing timelines and budgets, coordinating RFPs and lease negotiations, overseeing funding and improvements, and coordinating with Legal, Design and Construction, Property Management and Public Affairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree in real estate, business, finance, public policy, urban planning, or similar field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex negotiations and multi-stakeholder projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in all phases of project planning and research.
• Prepare and manage RFPs or solicitations; negotiate leases and contracts.
• Oversee funding and financing; coordinate landlord/tenant improvements.
• Track timelines, budgets, milestones; maintain organized project files.
• Coordinate with Legal, Design & Construction, Property Management and Public Affairs.

Skills

Proactive

Financial analysis

Real estate modelling

Negotiations

Public processes

Decision making

Written communication

Verbal communication

Entrepreneurial spirit

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

OVERVIEW

A popular year-round destination, Governors Island is a 172-acre island in the heart of New York Harbor located between Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn waterfront. For almost two centuries, the Island was closed to the public, operating as a military base for the U.S. Army and, later, the Coast Guard. Today, an award‑winning new park is complemented by dozens of unique historic buildings, educational and cultural facilities, a rich arts and culture program and a 22‑acre National Monument managed by the National Park Service. Looking ahead, the long‑term vision for Governors Island focuses on continuing to expand year‑round public access by enlivening it with transformative public art and culture, extraordinary recreational and open space, and research and education dedicated to addressing the global climate crisis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Manager, Real Estate & Planning supports all aspects of the planning, leasing, and development of the Island in furtherance of the Trust’s mission and financial goals.

The real estate department’s portfolio includes ground leased public‑private development projects; turn‑key space leases, including collaboration with the Design and Construction team on delivery of new spaces; and seasonal concessions. The Project Manager will lead or assist in all phases of the department’s projects, including initial project planning, research, and modeling; preparation and management of RFPs or other solicitations; lease and other contract negotiations; funding and financing; and coordination of landlord and tenant improvements. Throughout, the Project Manager will be responsible for:

Managing project timelines, budgets, and key issues Timely responding to tenant leads and other inquiries, and maintaining a prospect pipeline for various projects Contracting and coordinating outside services, such as appraisals, surveys, and studies as necessary Tracking project progress, performance, and key milestones and maintaining clear and organized project files Clearly communicating with prospective partners, existing tenants, Trust leadership, and other stakeholders Working closely with colleagues in other departments including but not limited to Legal, Design and Construction, Property Management, and Public Affairs

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree in real estate, business, finance, public policy, urban planning, or similar field preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of two years of experience in a relevant

Skills and Abilities:

Proactive and self‑directed, with an ability to create and maintain project momentum, display a high degree of responsiveness and follow‑through, and juggle multiple high‑priority projects simultaneously Strong quantitative, financial analysis and real estate modelling (MS/Excel) Proven ability to contribute to complex negotiations Civic‑minded, with a strong commitment to advancing the Trust’s mission Experience with public space and public processes in New York City a plus Decision making and communication skills commensurate with a position that is frequently required to represent the organization with external parties Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to synthesize complex issues and present them clearly Entrepreneurial spirit Valid driver’s license

Salary Range:

$75,000-$85,000 per year

Location & Schedule:

All positions are located on Governors Island. The position is in‑person four days per week and remote one day per week.

The Trust for Governors Island values the importance of inclusion, accessibility and a diverse pool of applicants. The Trust for Governors Island does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, marital status, membership in an employee organization, military service, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, or other non‑merit factor.