LMDC is seeking a Project Manager to work for 12 to 18 months. The position description is provided below.

Job Title: Lower Manhattan Development Corporation - Project Manager

Temporary Position (anticipated duration – 12 to 18 months)

Location: New York City

Department: Lower Manhattan Development Corporation – Program Management

Work to be Performed:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the development of subrecipient agreements and consultant contracts including the negotiation of terms authorized by senior management and the Board of Directors
• Monitors project progress and compliance with HUD and LMDC guidelines
• Prepares and presents project progress reports to LMDC senior staff as required
• Meets with various State, City, and private agencies, and participates in negotiating project terms, costs, and budgets for various public and private projects
• Participate in developing strategies for successful project implementation
• Consults with supervisors, counsel and consultants on environmental and procurement issues related to assigned projects to insure compliance
• Manage agreements with consultants, subrecipients, and vendors including participating in related meetings, budgeting and scheduling
• Review requests for reimbursements submitted by subrecipients and/or consultants for accuracy, completeness, reasonableness and compliance with HUD and LMDC guidelines
• Prepare and present project progress reports to LMDC management and for disclosure to the public
• Assists with special projects as requested by the Department Head or senior staff

Education and Requirements:

College Graduate with a minimum of two years of business experience and/or demonstrated knowledge of project management concepts; excellent communication skills and a strong interest in public service. Travel to conduct site visits in lower Manhattan will be required.

Approximate Hiring Salary:Commensurate with experience
Limited benefits offered for time off (leave)

Application by cover letter and resume to:

Employment
Lower Manhattan Development Corporation
1 Liberty Plaza – 20th Floor
New York, New York 10006
Email: employment@renewnyc.com
Fax: 212-962-2431

Deadline for Applications: At least two weeks or until the position is filled.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

LMDC Internship Program

The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation (LMDC) was created in the aftermath of September 11, 2001 to plan and coordinate the rebuilding and to revitalize Lower Manhattan. LMDC is a joint State-City corporation funded by federal grants that is charged with ensuring that Lower Manhattan recovers from the attacks and emerges even better than it was before.

LMDC is offering a 12 to 18 month internship program that will allow current Graduate or Law School students to participate in this historic effort. Interns will work full or part-time in the Projects and Programs Department. The Job description is below.

Interns will work under the direction of an experienced mentor to monitor short and long term projects funded by the LMDC. Interns will learn about LMDC operations through regular discussions with the mentors and other staff members. Interns will assist in developing grant agreements and implementation strategies for the assigned agreements they will be responsible for managing and monitoring.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be current Graduate or Law School students or enrolled in their program for the September 2014 semester. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

The internship is a 12 to 18 month program beginning in May 2014. Internship positions are paid $17.50/hour or $20/hour for Law School students. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2014.

Interested individuals should send via regular mail or e-mail a cover letter, a copy of their resume, and three references to:

Internship Program
Lower Manhattan Development Corporation
1 Liberty Plaza, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10006
E-Mail: employment@renewnyc.com

Please, no phone calls. LMDC will attempt to contact prospective interns by July 31, 2014 or early August to schedule an interview.

LMDC INTERNSHIP JOB DESCRIPTION

PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS

The Projects and Programs Intern will assist with projects being funded or implemented by LMDC using grant funds received from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Candidate must be responsible, enthusiastic, and ready to learn and contribute. The Intern will be assigned multiple projects so that he or she can gain a comprehensive understanding of various LMDC activities. Responsibilities will include:

• Participating in meetings with staff, grant recipients, consultants and partner agencies to help negotiate project terms, costs, and budgets for various public and private projects
• Assisting in the development of grant recipient agreements, related amendments, and consultant contracts including the negotiation of terms, budgets and schedules authorized by senior management and the Board of Directors
• Participating in developing strategies for successful project implementation
• Monitoring project progress and subrecipient compliance with HUD requirements relating to procurements, budgets, schedules, labor practices, environmental reviews, minority and women‘―s subcontracting, workforce diversity, provision of opportunities for low and very low income residents, and HUD recognition
• Reviewing and tracking requests for reimbursements submitted by grant recipients and/or consultants for accuracy, completeness, reasonableness and compliance with HUD and LMDC guidelines
• Preparing and presenting project progress and other reports to LMDC management
• Assisting with special projects and administrative work as necessary

Minimum Requirements: