Senior Director, Site Development

Location : Albany, NY

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Salary Range : From $100,000 to $125,000 Annually

Employment Type : Full-Time

Appointment Type : Permanent

Travel Percentage : 0%

Workweek : Mon-Fri

Workday : From 9 AM to 5 : 30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Minimum Qualifications :

Education Level Required : Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, urban planning, civil engineering, environmental science, architecture or related fields.

Associate’s degree with 7 years direct relevant experience may substitute.

• Relevant Experience required : A minimum of five (5) years leading the development of industrial park or industrial sites including or in addition to (2) years of public facing experience in economic development or real estate development, design and construction, or a similar function.
• Knowledge Required : An understanding of the typical site needs of key industry clusters, including renewable energy, agribusiness, by creating family sustaining jobs in these high growth industries.

Excellent written, oral and presentation skills essential. Proficiency in computer programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint necessary.

Duties Description :

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 disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION : In a nationally competitive market for expanding and reshoring manufacturing, this position will proactively drive site development across New York State by working with local, regional, and state-level stakeholders.

Deep knowledge of permitting, utility interconnection, and site planning will be critical to successfully advancing New York’s inventory of shovel ready sites.

WORK PERFORMED :

• Work with Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) and Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) to identify and develop high value sites for attraction of key industries including manufacturing of semiconductors, clean tech, agribusiness and more.
• Provide guidance to ESD industry directors and regional directors with projects experiencing permitting, utility, interconnection, and other site development issues.
• Maintain an inventory of the best sites (both existing buildings and build to suit options) for key industry attraction.
• Host training sessions & consultations with IDAs and EDOs to develop the vision, resources, and execution plan for site readiness.
• Remain current on trends in site readiness including programs in competing states & provinces, best practices, and sources of funding for site development.

Make this information available to stakeholders as appropriate.

• Work closely with the director of the FAST NY shovel ready grant program to seek out new sites and applications.
• Assist with the review of FAST NY grant submissions with a particular focus on utility plans and permitting status.
• Act as the primary liaison with the NY Department of Public Service, NYISO, and utilities to advocate the need for sufficient power for economic development.

Engage with utilities on behalf of ESD in public proceedings as needed.

• Serve as the internal expert on interconnection and permitting relating to economic development projects and prepare presentations, reports and briefings for senior leadership as needed.
• Work with the marketing department to promote news and success stories involving site development within New York to build positive awareness of New York’s site development focus.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including private industry, trade organizations, regional economic development organizations, property owners and more.
• Develop policy and prepare recommendations for legislative action.
• Maintain complete and accurate data and files on the State’s most attractive sites.
• Prepare various documents, including project tracking, reports, presentations, briefings, spreadsheets, marketing materials and other items as needed.
• Regular travel is needed to support site development and business marketing initiatives.
• Assist in other various projects as directed by the department SVP.

Additional Comments : Salary range as specified. Comprehensive Benefits Package. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information :

Email Address : [email protected]

Address : 655 Third Avenue, New York, NY

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