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# Project Director, Capital Program at New York City Economic Development Corporation

- **Company:** New York City Economic Development Corporation
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Compensation:** $100k–$103k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nycedc/jobs/4721535006

## Job description

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:

NYCEDC’s Capital Program is responsible for channeling New York City’s capital budget investments into design and construction projects that advance the City’s economic development. The Capital Program’s staff consists of design and construction professionals; administrative staff; and project support analysts who work together to provide physical infrastructure, facilities, and amenities. We work to strengthen the City’s competitive position through the implementation of a wide variety of municipal construction projects.

A Project Director (PD) in the Capital Program Department (CAP) will implement a design and construction portfolio of 6-10 active capital projects with a total project value of about $100 million. Reporting to a Vice President in CAP, Project Directors manage all aspects of design and construction across multiple projects on behalf of both NYCEDC and other City agencies. Project types include waterfront development, buildings, major infrastructure, and public open spaces. The position plays a key role in identifying and mitigating the risks inherent in building complex projects by implementing project controls, while also working towards a greater level of equity and inclusion with MWDBE participation.

## ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Design & Construction:
- Manages all phases of development, including conducting procurement of the architecture, engineering, and construction teams; implementing existing conditions assessments, programming, and feasibility studies; budgeting project costs; maintaining project schedule throughout construction; and tracking all aspects of regulatory submissions and permitting in anticipation of project close-out.
- Effectively builds relationships and represents the team with senior staff and external stakeholders.
- Monitors and ensures project goals are met, including scope, budget, and schedule objectives.
- Executes a risk-based management approach to project delivery, which includes identifying, forecasting, and appropriately mitigating project risk.
- Develops and implements solutions to complex problems collaboratively and in coordination with both team members and supervisors.
- Exerts a direct level of influence over project teams to achieve desired outcomes.
- Navigates regulatory and approval processes to ensure continuous project momentum.
- Creates, builds, and develops effective working relationships with consultants and agency officials.
- Remains updated on emerging trends in design and construction.
- Interdepartmental Coordination:
- Coordinates between the various departments at NYCEDC to ensure that the relevant expertise is applied as situations arise.
- Contributes to the development of new innovations, processes, and standards.
- Correctly interprets and applies NYCEDC policies and procedures as needed.
- Communicates effectively and inclusively at all levels of the organization.
- Communicates sensitive and complex issues in a credible manner.
- Other duties as assigned

## QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s or equivalent degree required, ideally in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field.
- Preference for candidates working toward professional registration (PE, RA, RLA, AICP, CUD, CCM, PMP)
- 4+ years of relevant professional experience in architecture, construction, real estate development, owner’s representation, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience with guiding projects from start to finish strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated relationship management, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency and experience with construction, building management, and maintenance software preferred.

Salary Range $100,000—$103,000 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:

- Generous employer subsidized health insurance
- Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Vision and hearing benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Short term and long-term disability coverage
- 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Up to 25 vacation days
- Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
- Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
- Retirement savings programs
- Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
- 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Continuing education and professional development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- College savings plan
- Backup childcare
- Gym membership discounts
- A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
- Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more

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.

At NYCEDC, all applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, evaluate, or make decisions regarding candidate resumes or applications. Each candidate is considered through a thoughtful, human-led review process to ensure equity, consistency, and alignment with the needs of the role.

For more information, visit our website at [edc.nyc](http://www.edc.nyc/).

## About New York City Economic Development Corporation

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: NYCEDC is a nonprofit public-benefit corporation that promotes economic growth in New York City by strengthening business confidence, fostering innovative sectors, developing neighborhoods, and delivering sustainable infrastructure.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Nonprofit public-benefit corporation / Government agency)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States (One Liberty Plaza)
- **Founded**: 1991
- **Founders**: Not applicable (formed by the City of New York through the consolidation of the Public Development Corporation and the Financial Services Corporation)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Economic Development, Government Administration, Urban Planning & Infrastructure, Real Estate Development, Business Incentive Programs
- **Target customers**: City of New York (Mayor’s Office, City Council, borough presidents), New York City residents and businesses, private developers, startups, nonprofit institutions, and community stakeholders. Serves both B2G and the public interest.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.”

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **Real Estate Development & Asset Management**: NYCEDC manages City-owned properties, issues RFPs, negotiates ground leases, and oversees capital construction. Notable projects include the redevelopment of the Brooklyn Army Terminal, Hunts Point Produce Market modernization, and the Kingsbridge Armory community vision.
- **Business Incentive & Financing Programs**: Administers tax-exempt bond financing and other benefits through the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) and the New York City Capital Resource Corporation (NYCCRC) to support job creation and capital investment.
- **Sector Development Initiatives**: Runs targeted programs to grow key sectors, such as LifeSci NYC (life sciences campuses like SPARC Kips Bay and Innovation East), offshore wind port development (South Brooklyn Marine Terminal), and green economy support.
- **Infrastructure & Waterfront Projects**: Plans and manages public access projects (e.g., East River Waterfront Esplanade), ferry operations oversight (NYC Ferry), and maritime freight infrastructure.
- **Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programs**: Offers Venture Access NYC, a Founder Fellowship accelerator for underrepresented founders, and other inclusive innovation initiatives.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit government corporation)
- **Key Metric**: Budget of $81.7 million (FY 2026); ~461 employees (0.6% decline year-over-year as of 2026); $3.0 million reported annual revenue (likely operating revenue; not for-profit).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not investors – key partners include the City of New York, NYC Department of City Planning, NYC Department of Small Business Services, New York City Housing Authority, and private sector partners such as Danny Meyer (Board Chair as of 2021).
- **Growth Signals**: Advancing major projects including the $1B+ SPARC Kips Bay life sciences campus (approved 2025), the transformation of South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into a major offshore wind port, and the community-driven Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment plan (approved 2025). Headcount has slightly contracted but remains stable at ~461.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Exclusive mandate**: Acts as the City of New York’s primary vehicle for economic development, public-private partnerships, and management of City-owned real estate and infrastructure.
- **Access to City resources**: Ability to bundle tax incentives, financing, regulatory facilitation, and land assets not available to private developers.
- **Cross-sector expertise**: Team includes urban planners, real estate professionals, engineers, policy analysts, data scientists, and marketers – all focused on public benefit.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities and direction for growth**: Advance four core strategies – 1) strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; 2) grow innovative sectors (life sciences, green economy, technology) with a focus on equity; 3) build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; 4) deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the future economy. Key investments in offshore wind, life sciences campuses, and industrial modernization.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Mission-driven, collaborative environment with a diverse workforce of over 500 New Yorkers from backgrounds in urban planning, real estate, finance, law, marketing, engineering, and policy. Emphasis on Diversity, Equity, & Social Responsibility (DES) including Employee Resource Groups, mentorship, pipeline programs, and volunteerism.
- **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Not explicitly stated in search results; based on the nature of the work (real estate, community engagement, government operations) likely in-office or hybrid with headquarters at One Liberty Plaza in Lower Manhattan.
- **Notable perks or engineering culture**: Public service mission with direct impact on NYC communities; opportunities to work on high-profile projects (offshore wind, life sciences, neighborhood revitalization); internship and fellowship programs for students and early-career professionals; stable government-backed employer (501(c)(3)).

## Sources
1. [NYCEDC Official Website](https://edc.nyc/)
2. [NYCEDC Careers Page (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nycedc)
3. [NYCEDC LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nycedc)
4. [NYCEDC Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_Economic_Development_Corporation)
5. [NYCEDC Meet Us Page](https://edc.nyc/meet-nycedc)

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