Specialist, Project Controls
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 that strengthen the City’s competitive position through the implementation of a wide variety of municipal construction projects.
The Capital Program’s Capital Project Support team works directly with Project Managers and Supervisors to facilitate the on-time and on-budget delivery of NYCEDC’s capital projects. As a key member of this team, the Specialist will be responsible for monitoring and reporting cost and schedule variances across the Capital Program’s $3.5 billion portfolio of design and construction projects. They will also be responsible for conducting data analysis in support of the department’s key performance indicators.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate with project managers across all teams to ensure consistent reporting of project budgets, schedules, updates, and other relevant data.
- Track and analyze commitments, expenditures, and variances against project budgets.
- Assist with the preparation of external reporting and annual budget forecasts.
- Guide Project Managers and Project Support Analysts through both NYCEDC’s and the City’s approval processes and advise on best strategies to maintain on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Attend meetings to ensure the advancement of project goals and brief department leadership.
- Analyze department data, write business intelligence reports, and develop data visualizations and dashboards as needed.
- Supervise ad-hoc department initiatives related to the enhancement of internal Capital Program processes at the direction of management.
- Provide support for projects in the form of data collection, document drafting, process mapping, interviewing, and data analysis.
- Update department records and maintain project files for the department.
- Coordinate with multiple departments at EDC including Budget, Contracts, Accounting, Legal, and Grants.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent.
- Experience in project or program management.
- Experience with budget, schedule, and change management.
- Experience in public or private sector procurement, processes, or procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft Project.
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerBI or Tableau.
- Ability to clearly communicate with management, external stakeholders, and senior leaders.
- Ability to build relationships and work as a collaborator.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
- Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to evaluate project needs and prioritize tasks accordingly.
- Interest in design and construction or urban planning preferred.
- New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire.
Salary Range
$77,000 - $79,000 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.
For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.
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