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: 

AMDC Program:

• 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: 

• Lead the management of capital and other funding requests, including the development of long-term funding strategies. 
• Oversee capital plans and annual operating budgets across NYCEDC’s portfolio of assets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fiscal responsibility. 

Asset Development 

• Collaborate with the Asset Management Portfolio Management (AMPM) team to ensure asset programs and capital projects align with both policy objectives and market/tenant needs. 
• Lead early-stage feasibility efforts, including market research, underwriting, and alignment, to ensure projects meet NYCEDC’s strategic and financial expectations. 
• Coordinate with AMPM counterparts on leasing strategies as projects approach completion. 
• Partner with the Asset Management Property Operations (PropOps) team to integrate operational and maintenance considerations into development planning. 
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of asset portfolios and provide guidance on tenanting, permitted uses, life safety, approvals, capital improvements, and other key operational matters. 
• Oversee all phases of development, from procurement of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction teams to assessments, programming, feasibility studies, estimating, schematic design, regulatory submissions, bidding, construction, and project close-out. 
• Deliver innovative, forward-thinking design solutions tailored to each project. 
• Ensure projects achieve defined goals in scope, budget, and schedule. 
• Supervise departmental Project Managers, providing continuous guidance to maintain project momentum and alignment with objectives. 
• Apply a risk-based approach to project delivery, including identifying, forecasting, and mitigating project risks. 
• Anticipate regulatory and approval requirements and critical-path workflow to maintain project momentum. 
• Build and sustain effective relationships with consultants, Construction Managers, Project Managers, and agency partners to facilitate seamless project execution. 

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