Assistant Vice President, Bush Terminal MADE/MiNY

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.

NYCEDC's Asset Management Division manages real estate properties and non-traditional assets across all five boroughs of New York City including commercial real estate properties as well as transportation, critical infrastructure, and energy assets. The Portfolio Management division pursues a triple-bottom line strategy, targeting not just economic returns but also multiple social and environmental metrics including but not limited to job creation and energy efficiency. The overall assets are divided into multiple portfolios, each managed by a Portfolio Manager, with a Portfolio Surveillance group that monitors and enforces standards and practices across the division. The division-wide portfolio encompasses all property types including those that are standard in the real estate industry (Retail, Mixed-Use/Commercial, Industrial, etc.) with individual Portfolio Managers also managing assets particular to public sector and public/private (Transportation assets including Ferry, Cruise, Freight/Rail, and Aviation, Retail and Market assets, Cultural, Industrial and Commercial assets).

Position Overview: The MADE/MiNY Assistant Vice President is responsible for supporting the oversight, development, and direct management of real estate strategies, asset-specific management plans, and innovative tools to optimize the overall operating model and expense structure for Bush Terminal North and South (MADE/MiNY). Reporting to and working closely with Portfolio Management's Vice President, the Assistant Vice President will help implement a vision and strategy for the equitable development of Bush Terminal that advances the site as a hub for innovation, economic opportunity and community vitality. Further, the Assistant Vice President will manage internal and external planning processes and projects focused on the future upgrades to and development of the assets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement industrial campus planning, redevelopment, asset management and placemaking strategies to ensure diverse tenant mixes, vibrancy, growth, innovation and opportunity at these key Sunset Park campuses.
• Coordinate with NYCEDC's Capital and Design & Construction departments to move forward large-scale campus redevelopment projects and smaller-scale strategic capital initiatives.
• Manage and/or contribute to the preparation of various contracts, requests for proposals (RFPs), and reports according to company and management expectations and consult with senior management in preparation of key correspondence.
• Work closely with EDC's property and portfolio management teams to ensure a high standard of service delivery to new and existing tenants and programming partners.
• Assist in developing and actively tracking annual financial reports and budgets that highlight asset operating performance based upon historical operating margins and reforecast projections.
• Collaborate with NYCEDC's Green Economy and Energy teams to explore opportunities to pilot innovative climate technologies on campus.
• Support internal process management and reporting including the development and presentation of regular asset and construction updates.
• Manage or support end-to-end project delivery, from inception through implementation.
• Interface with and coordinate the various departments at NYCEDC to ensure that the relevant expertise is brought to bear on each project.
• Contribute to the development of new concepts, processes, and standards.
• Diligently support and maintain good working relationships with internal and external project partners and stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively and inclusively at all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Communicate highly sensitive and complex issues in a concise and credible manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; Master's degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in urban planning, real estate development, architecture, engineering, construction management, asset management, and/or related field
• Proficiency with construction, building management, and maintenance software preferred.
• An independent and strategic thinker with ability to structure and "sell" a plan
• Energetic, creative, and detail-oriented project management skill set
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• NYC real estate and market research experience
• Fluency in Microsoft Office
• New York City resident required within 180 days of hire

Salary Range

$115,000-$118,000 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.