Senior Project Manager, Urban Design

Job Description

• Within Neighborhood Strategies, a Senior Project Manager typically supports interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement plans for complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, working directly with a Neighborhood Strategies Senior Vice President or Vice President to spearhead interdepartmental and interagency coordination • We are seeking a SPM with design skills who can support the department’s various urban design workstreams. The selected candidate will perform architectural and urban design tasks at various scales, providing support relating to site planning, building massing and architectural expression, streetscape, public realm, and sustainable and resilient design. The selected candidate will also help manage consultants, set urban design workplans and scopes, develop visualizations for decision making and external communication, brief senior leadership and external stakeholders, and develop overall urban design strategies as part of master planning and site redevelopment projects

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture, and/or urban design strongly preferred. Applicants without a master’s degree will be considered if they have a five-year bachelor’s degree in architecture and a master’s degree in urban planning or related subject and meet the qualifications below • At least 2-3 years of full-time experience related to urban design and development • Strong urban design capabilities and experience with physical planning and design practices including site planning, building massing, test fits, and public space/open space design • Demonstrated ability to create clear maps and other compelling graphics and visuals for a variety of audiences, and using a variety of tools, such as including Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS Pro, free-hand sketches, 3D modeling, and computer-based rendering and modeling tools such as Rhino 3D, SketchUp, and AutoCAD • Familiarity with the NYC Zoning Resolution, building codes, and the public land use review process • Execution-oriented self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines, communicate proactively, work independently, and thrive in a team-based environment • Ability to facilitate community outreach processes and translate design concepts into approachable materials that can be understood by a wide range of audiences • New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire

Benefits

• 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, Student Loan Servicing tools, and much more