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.   

 A Senior Vice President in Capital oversees and directs the activities within the department. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President, the Senior Vice President provides critical management oversight for the division by supervising a portion of the technical and project support staff in the execution of all aspects of design and construction for multiple projects. The SVP is responsible for the strategic alignment of the goals, initiatives and efficiencies within the department, working closely with the other Capital department senior managers.  

This Senior Vice President will focus on the delivery of capital improvement projects that will promote economic development and improve neighborhoods and communities. These projects are implemented on behalf of other City agencies or on behalf of the EDC asset management department. 

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Work in close coordination with Asset Management to onboard existing and new projects. 
• Manage a diverse portfolio of projects including all in-house project managers, external program managers, designers, and construction managers.  
• Anticipate regulatory processes and critical path items to ensure timely progress. 
• Effectively manage project budgets.   
• Advocate for continuous improvement to project delivery systems, and improvement to integral project processes. 
• Act as a senior liaison with city agencies to provide updates and direct progress on the projects. 
• Interface directly with Commissioners, senior staff level officials at related City, State, and Federal agencies. 
• Provide guidance to President’s Office regarding major projects. 
• Determine hiring needs, recruiting, and selecting employees. 
• Assign responsibilities based on employees' skills and organizational needs, ensuring work is appropriately delegated.  
• Monitor performance, and provide coaching and feedback to staff on an ongoing basis. 
• Ensure all employees are oriented to their position and provided with appropriate training development and continuing education 
• Foster a positive work environment, and take necessary action to maintain a productive and motivated team. 
• Correctly interpret and apply NYCEDC policies and procedures. 
• Communicate effectively and inclusively at all levels of the organization. 
• Align staff and departmental goals with NYCEDC’s overall strategic mission. 
• Ensure group’s work performance supports and enhances organizational objectives. 
• Represent NYCEDC at professional and public forums.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City Planning, or similar, with a preference for individuals to be professionally licensed in New York State as an Architect, Landscape Architect, or Engineer; Master’s Degree or equivalent  
• 10+ years of professional design and/or construction management experience. 
• Significant project management experience on complex public projects. 
• Experience working in New York City government or at other levels of government. 
• Managerial experience with increasing responsibility in design, construction, government, healthcare, and/or real estate development. Demonstrated experience managing a group of design and construction professionals, including effective task delegation and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. 
• Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills with the ability to communicate macro and micro levels of information as required. 
• Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to collaborate with and present to executive level managers. 
• Proven ability to solve problems and manage crises and emergencies by effectively mobilizing and directing appropriate resources.  Ability to work effectively in an atmosphere of rapidly changing priorities.   
• Familiarity with the NYC construction industry, its practices, methods and unique challenges.