VP, Design & Construction Development

*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.BASIC FUNCTION:The Vice President will oversee design and construction work in multiple ESD departments including Real Estate, Loans and Grants and other departments as needed. The VP will participate in the design, planning and environmental review of ESD real estate projects, oversee development of design guidelines for general project plans, and monitor projects during construction to ensure commitments and timelines are met. VP will ensure that projects are in compliance with applicable local, state and federal requirements and related agreements. VP may also represent ESD on, and in some cases lead, inter-disciplinary interagency teams in the procurement, contracting, and expedited execution of large-scale design and construction projects. VP will also manage any design and construction staff, as relevant.WORK PERFORMED:Represent ESD and/or the State in overseeing all elements of project design, including development of design guidelines, and construction to ensure real estate development projects are completed within budget and on time, from conceptual design and, if relevant, land acquisition through construction administration and initial operation.Create and implement a system of quality assurance, constructability review, integrity monitoring, and institutional controls to assure compliance with design requirements and all applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws, rules, and regulations.Collaborate with interdisciplinary project teams in a fast-paced environment, while simultaneously engaging with vendors, contractors, stakeholders, and other governmental agencies.Generate and review technical reports, plans, estimates, schedules, and status reports, as needed.Ensure that all necessary project components are on track to be completed in a timely manner and according to schedule, identifying and reporting to EVP any scheduling issues and proposing revised strategies to keep the project timeline on track.Review plans and specifications, alternative designs, subcontracts, and requests for payment, and make appropriate recommendations to ESD executive management as to each.Perform regular onsite visits during design and construction.Track Real Estate Development & Planning’s projects during construction, ensure overall compliance with General Project Plans, and flag and troubleshoot issues that arise.Manage design and construction staff working in multiple departments.Accept additional project responsibilities as necessary to ensure timely project delivery within budget.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in architecture and/or engineering; preference for graduate degree Experience: Minimum 7 years in project management and oversight of large-scale construction projects. Competencies:Preference for New York State license as a Professional Architect or EngineerSuperior project management and leadership skillsSuperior knowledge of architectural design, and urban planning best practicesDemonstrable on-site construction experienceDemonstrable experience in multiple phases of the real estate development processStrong communication, negotiation, and presentation skillsUnderstanding of federal, state, and local permitting, environmental review, and zoning requirements associated with major construction projectsAbility to develop, manage and adhere to budgets and deadlines for large projects and oversee consultant and construction firm contractsExperience working effectively within and managing interdisciplinary teamsAbility to manage design and construction staffPreference for experience with alternative project delivery models, such as construction management at risk (CMAR), design-build (DB) (both progressive and fixed price), design-build-operate (DBO), and public-private partnerships (P3)

Salary : $145,000 - $155,000