The National September 11th Memorial.
Employment
Job Title: Director of External Affairs and Project Manager
Department: Operations
Work to be Performed:
- Administers assigned grant programs in consultation with senior management
- Participates in developing strategies for successful grant program implementation
- Assists in the preparation and release of related Partial Action Plan Amendments, RFP’s or RFQ’s, Subrecipient Agreements, and consulting contracts
- Develops and manages assigned agreements with consultants, subrecipients, and vendors
- Contract management responsibilities include evaluating project budgets, schedules, procurements, and expenses submitted by for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with HUD and LMDC guidelines
- Serves as a liaison to elected officials and government agencies
- Coordinates community outreach necessary to inform the Lower Manhattan community elected officials, government agencies and other key constituencies about LMDC’s efforts and initiatives
- Develops and maintains community events calendar for promotion of initiatives
- Assists in preparation and publication of program-related public statements, solicitations for comment, public meeting and hearing notices, talking points, presentations, and other outreach material
- Attends relevant meetings representing LMDC to foster communication with elected officials, government agencies, city, state, advisory council, community, and business partners
- Coordinates LMDC's involvement and staff efforts associated with public hearings, community board meetings, and other public events
- Ensures that elected officials, government agencies and Community Boards 1, 2 and 3 are consulted, when appropriate, and serves as their primary LMDC contact
- Presents progress reports to senior management and staff as requested
- Assists the Press Secretary with ensuring that the LMDC website effectively informs the public of LMDC initiatives
- Performs other tasks as directed by the Department Head or Senior Staff
Skills Required:
- Minimum of 3 years community and/or government relations experience
- Project management experience
- Excellent oral communication, public speaking and writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task and to work well in a high-level, high-profile environment
- Familiarity with Lower Manhattan and community development in New York
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
Education and Experience:
- BA or BS required; Master’s degree or equivalent preferred
Approximate Hiring Salary: Commensurate with experience
Application by cover letter and resume:
Employment
Lower Manhattan Development Corporation
1 Liberty Plaza – 20th Floor
New York, New York 10006
Email: employment@renewnyc.com
Fax: 212-962-2431
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Construction
Department: Lower Manhattan Construction Command Center (LMCCC)
Work to be Performed:
- Coordinates construction management and construction services for the deconstruction of 130 Liberty Street working with members of the LMCCC, LMDC, and appropriate State and City agencies
- Negotiates contracts and change orders in consultation with LMDC Legal and Finance Departments
- Reviews constructability, budget, schedule, engineering, and construction issues
- Assists in developing, managing, and monitoring assigned project contracts, timelines and work schedules while ensuring efforts are effectively and efficiently coordinated
- Monitors project safety and evaluates effectiveness of project safety programs
- Reviews budgets and expenses submitted by contractors for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with City, State, HUD and LMDC guidelines, as applicable
- Coordinates meetings and prepares material for LMCCC/LMDC Board, Committee, and staff meetings, as well as meetings with Advisory Councils and other agencies
- Makes presentations to keep the public informed of LMCCC/LMDC activities and progress on assigned projects
Skills Required:
- Management experience working on large scale vertical construction projects
- Ability to mange and ensure compliance with established budgets and schedules
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Education and Experience:
- Degree in Engineering is required; PE license is a plus
- 5+ years of construction/engineering experience in the NYC construction industry
- Vertical construction experience
- Experience working with government and regulatory agencies
- Experience managing contracts and consultants
Approximate Hiring Salary: Commensurate with experience
Application by cover letter and resume:
Employment
Lower Manhattan Development Corporation
1 Liberty Plaza – 20th Floor
New York, New York 10006
Email: employment@renewnyc.com
Fax: 212-962-2431
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: Senior Project Manager – City Operations
Department: Lower Manhattan Construction Command Center – City Operations
Work to be Performed:
- Assist with mitigating the impact of construction on the Lower Manhattan communities through the operations of LMCCC’s Construction Permit Enforcement Taskforce (CPET)
- Manage LMDC grants to City agencies
- Coordinate with LMDC, City agencies and the City’s OMB to ensure the CPET program is on budget
- Coordinate daily, weekly and monthly meetings among the various City agencies, including DOT, DOB, PD, Sanitation, Parks, TLC, CAU and others, that are members of CPET
- Facilitate City agency responses to community issues/complaints
- Work with Lower Manhattan project sponsors, including the Port Authority, MTA, NYSDOT, DDC, private developers and others, to address community issues/complaints
- Coordinate between City agencies and project sponsors to address community issues/complaints
- Work with the LMCCC Director of Community Relations to communicate directly with community members
Skills Required:
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and three or more years experience in government or construction
Approximate Hiring Salary: $60,000 – 80,000 commensurate with experience
Application by cover letter and resume:
Employment
Lower Manhattan Development Corporation
1 Liberty Plaza – 20th Floor
New York, New York 10006
Email: employment@renewnyc.com
Fax: 212-962-2431
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: Administrative Assistant to the First Deputy Executive Director, Director of Construction and Director of Fraud Prevention
Department: Lower Manhattan Construction Command Center
Work to be Performed:
- General administrative duties including word processing, spreadsheets, creating and maintaining files, copying, faxing.
- Answering phones in a professional and courteous manner, taking accurate and detailed phone messages, responding to general inquiries.
- Scheduling meetings, conference calls, travel. Handling calendar(s).
- Handle information of a confidential and sensitive nature.
Skills Required:
- MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Email and Internet.
- Team player with the ability to work independently where required.
- Good organizational skills
- Strong inter-personal skills.
- Professional work ethic; positive attitude.
- Ability to multi-task and to work well in a high-level, high-profile environment.
- Ability to handle information of a confidential and sensitive nature in an appropriate manner.
- Requires experience with fast paced Senior Executives
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 3+ years administrative assistant experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Prior experience or background in the construction industry preferred
- Familiarity with state and local government agencies preferred.
Approximate Hiring Salary: $45,000 – 55,000 commensurate with experience.
Employment
Lower Manhattan Development Corporation
1 Liberty Plaza – 20th Floor
New York, New York 10006
Email: employment@renewnyc.com
Fax: 212-962-2431
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Title: Environmental Compliance Deputy Inspector – Environmental Compliance and Coordination (LMCCC)
Department: Lower Manhattan Construction Command Center
Basic Function:
Assist the Director of Environmental Compliance with oversight of LMCCC's Environmental compliance, coordination, monitoring & communications programs, and assist in the implementation of mitigation measures to avoid and minimize adverse environmental impacts during construction. Assist Director and Environmental Compliance Inspector in the development of common methodologies to address overlapping areas of potential environmental impacts in the areas of air monitoring, noise & vibration, pedestrian and vehicular access and circulation, business and economic interests and historic and cultural resources by performing inspections of affected construction sites throughout Lower Manhattan.
Work Performed:
- Air Quality, Dust Control, Noise and Vibration inspections and compliance with Environmental Performance Commitments (EPC's).
- Provide inspection monitoring reviews, report assessment issues and enforcement of EPC's.
- Maintain high level of communication with construction personnel relative to environmental quality and air quality in particular.
- Identify specific activities through inspections that can facilitate construction and mitigate impacts of construction activities on the general public.
Skills Required:
- Strong Communication skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and evaluate work
- Knowledge of public infrastructure construction
- Knowledge and experience in environmental law and regulations including Federal, State and Local requirements
- Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information in a manner consistent with essential job functions
- Ability to make suggestions to help facilitate and mitigate environmental concerns in a manner with essential job functions
Education and Experience:
- An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
- One to three years experience in construction, government, environmental programs, or regulatory inspections
- Some experience or knowledge with Federal, State and Local development or regulatory agencies
Approximate Hiring Salary: $30,000 - $40,000
Application by cover letter and resume:
Employment
Lower Manhattan Development Corporation
1 Liberty Plaza – 20th Floor
New York, New York 10006
Email: employment@renewnyc.com
Fax: 212-962-2431
An Equal Opportunity Employer
