Assistant Project Manager, Interagency Coordination, Division of Building and Land Development Services

About the Role

The Assistant Project Manager, Interagency Coordination, will be part of the BLDS Executive Office, supporting the Agency’s efforts to implement the city-wide housing initiative known as Accelerating and Streamlining Affordable Production (ASAP). This role involves providing support to the Director of Interagency Coordination, who will work with internal and external partners to address complex issues and further the ASAP housing initiative, focusing on interagency coordination for a large pipeline of HPD-financed affordable housing projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Interagency Coordination in achieving the Agency’s and Division’s goals of accelerating affordable housing production.
• Assist with interagency coordination efforts, working closely with the Mayor’s Office, city agencies, utility companies, and other external partners to reduce timelines and obstacles in the permitting and approval process for affordable housing projects.
• Assist with operational tasks related to the ASAP initiative, including pipeline and data management, and process mapping.
• Serve as a member of the ASAP task force and attend regular meetings.
• Help manage housing pipeline tracking tools, reports, and data analyses for use by the ASAP task force and senior management teams.
• Coordinate with BLDS teams overseeing project progress in pre-development and construction phases.
• Engage proactively with an expanded group of external partners.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above. All candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in option 1.

Skills

• Background in Housing Development, Design and Construction, Program Management, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Excellent trade base knowledge and familiarity with New York City government and housing issues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, negotiate with diverse technical specialists, and apply independent judgment.
• Strong writing, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, coordinate multiple projects, and handle complex housing development issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• A valid New York State Motor Vehicle Driver License may be required for certain assignments.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment, with exceptions for certain employees after two continuous years of service. Candidates may be subject to a background investigation by the New York City Department of Investigation.

As a prospective employee, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.