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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 1 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Dec 2025) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
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About the role
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 Senior Project Manager (SPM) in the Capital Program Department (CAP) will be responsible for the implementation of a design and construction portfolio of 6-10 active capital projects with a total project value of approximately $100 million+.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned contracts and projects throughout all phases of development.
• Lead the procurement and coordination of architecture, engineering, construction, and other consultant teams.
• Oversee project planning and predevelopment activities, including existing conditions assessments, programming, feasibility studies, cost estimating, and budgeting.
• Manage the design process from schematic design through construction documentation, including coordination of required regulatory submissions and approvals.
• Oversee bidding, construction, and project close-out activities, ensuring continuity and coordination across each project phase.
• Manage multiple workstreams and deliverables, ensuring work is completed in accordance with established quality standards, expectations, and deadlines.
• Execute a risk-based management approach to project delivery which includes identifying, forecasting, and appropriately mitigatingproject risk.
• Coordinate project teams, providing direction and aligning team members toward established project goals and outcomes.
• Maintain and expand knowledge of relevant industry practice s, trends, and developments in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning through ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree required in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban planning, or related field
• Preferably working towards professional registration (PE, RA, RLA, AICP, CUD, CCM. PMP)
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in architecture, construction, real estate development, owner’s representation, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from planning through completion
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency and experience with scheduling software preferred
• New York City residency is required within 180 days of hire
Salary Range
$90,000 — $92,000 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 .
N YCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to
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