Senior Project Manager (Economic Development & Implementation)

About the role

We are growing our economic development and planning team and are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead projects focused on downtown revitalization, economic strategy, and implementation planning. The position involves guiding clients, integrating analysis and strategy, developing deliverables, collaborating across disciplines, and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects: Manage scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables for projects including downtown and corridor economic development strategies, regional economic competitiveness and industry cluster assessments, real estate and implementation planning for catalytic sites, open space and infrastructure funding models, and workforce and business growth strategies.
• Guide clients: Serve as a primary contact, helping public agencies, regional partnerships, nonprofits, and the private sector clients shape actionable, data-informed solutions.
• Integrate analysis and strategy: Oversee and interpret data analyses (economic, demographic, real estate, and workforce) to guide strategic decisions.
• Develop deliverables: Direct the production of reports, presentations, graphics, and implementation frameworks that translate findings into action.
• Collaborate across disciplines: Work with planners, designers, economists, and communications specialists to craft compelling and implementable solutions.
• Mentor and grow talent: Support analysts and junior staff in building their technical and consulting skills.
• Contribute to business development: Lead or co-develop proposals, scopes, and budgets for new opportunities.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in consulting, applied policy, real estate, or economic development planning.
• Proven project management experience, including client interaction and managing scopes, budgets, and teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, economics, business, public policy or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Strong writing, analytical, and visual communication skills.
• Comfortable facilitating meetings and presenting findings.
• Familiarity with key data tools: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign, ArcGIS, and core public datasets (Census/ACS, BLS, LEHD, BEA).
• Bonus skills: Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Python, or platforms we frequently use in analysis such as CoStar, Lightcast, or IMPLAN.

Qualifications

• Local to or willing to relocate to the New York City area.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and practical execution.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.
• Experience with data visualization and interpretation.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools.

Benefits

MIG offers a comprehensive benefits program including paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HRA with employer contributions, and 401K matching. This is a full-time, hourly position with eligibility for overtime pay. The pay range for this position is $55.30-$64.90/hour ($115,000-$135,000/year salary equivalent), commensurate with skills and experience.