Vice President, Capital Program

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. 

Position Overview:

The Capital Program Department (CAP) is responsible for design and construction of a wide variety of projects throughout New York City.  Department staff consists of professional engineers, architects, landscape architects, and city planners. Project types include waterfront development, buildings, major infrastructure, resiliency and public open spaces. 

Reporting to a Senior Vice President, the Capital Vice President (VP) leads the project delivery process – capital planning, design, and construction - of multiple projects on behalf of NYCEDC assets or other City agencies. The position is responsible for identifying and mitigating the risks inherent in building innovative and complex projects, ensuring projects controls are in place, and working towards a greater level of equity and inclusion with MWDBE participation.  The VP is NYCEDC’s primary interface with and manager of the Capital team’s project contracts, providing oversight for all phases of work, from procurement and preconstruction to project close-out.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Capital Program:

• Collaborate with department head to define departmental strategy.
• Responsible for facilitating and tracking the Division goals and imparting the CAP vision and mission to junior staff. 
• Provide technical and administrative support in the creation and maintaining of CAP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)  
• Provide project supervision of departmental Project Managers, and advise/direct on a continual basis to ensure proper momentum and path. 

Design & Construction:

• Oversee all phases of development, from procurement of the architecture, engineering and construction team to existing conditions assessments, programming, feasibility studies, estimating and budgeting, schematic design through construction documentation, regulatory submissions, bidding, construction, and project close-out.
• Interface with senior staff level officials at related City, State and Federal Agencies.
• Monitor and ensure project goals, including scope, budget and schedule, are met.
• Execute a risk-based management approach to project delivery which includes: identifying project risk, forecasting project risk and appropriately mitigating project risk.
• Anticipate regulatory and approval processes as well as critical path work-flow to ensure positive project momentum.
• Lead and influence project teams to achieve desired outcomes.
• Represent NYCEDC at professional and public forums, including EDC executive committee.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create, build and develop effective working relationships with consultants and Agency officials.
• Delegate and assign work as appropriate to employees’ capabilities and NYCEDC needs. 

Interdepartmental Coordination:

• Interface with and coordinate the various departments at NYCEDC to ensure that the relevant expertise is brought to bear on each project.
• Correctly interpret and apply NYCEDC policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively and inclusively at all levels of the organization
• Provide oversight and mentorship of junior and intermediate project managers on the team.
• Presents to internal and external stakeholders including elected officials and City Hall, business owners, prospective and existing tenants, community groups, and other agencies.

Management & Communication:

• Provide oversight and mentorship of junior and intermediate project managers on the team.
•  Presents to internal and external stakeholders including elected officials and City Hall, business owners, prospective and existing tenants, community groups, and other agencies.
• Ensure all employees supervisees are oriented to their position and provided with appropriate training development and continuing education.  Monitor performance, provide coaching and feedback on an ongoing basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Strong preference for Professional registration (PE, RA, RIA, AICP, CUD, CCM. PMP)
• 9+ years of relevant professional experience in architecture, construction, real estate development, owner’s representation or a related field
• Demonstrated experience managing proj