Assistant Vice President, Design and Construction

Assistant Vice President, Design And Construction

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.

The Asset Management Design & Construction (AMDC) department drives the capital improvements and development of NYCEDC's revenue-generating assets, spanning industrial and commercial facilities, cruise terminals and waterfront assets, and public markets across all five boroughs. The department is composed of skilled architects, engineers, and planners dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality projects.

Position Overview : The Assistant Vice President (AVP) will provide strategic leadership in managing multiple real estate development projects, overseeing the full lifecycle from capital planning and design through construction and close-out. Serving as NYCEDC's primary point of leadership for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction teams, the AVP will guide project execution, manage contracts, and ensure delivery of complex, innovative projects on time and within budget. The role also includes anticipating, identifying, and mitigating risks while driving solutions that maximize both operational and financial outcomes.

Responsibilities :

• Partner with department heads to define and advance departmental strategies, including the development and integration of new Project Management and Development protocols.
• Drive alignment with AMDC goals while communicating and reinforcing the department's vision and mission across junior staff.
• Collaborate in the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of AMDC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure operational excellence.

Capital Planning :

Asset Development :

Interdepartmental Coordination :

Management & Communication :

Other Duties :

Qualifications :

Salary Range : $110,000 - $113,000 USD

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 : strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city's future economy.

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives :

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.

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. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents.