*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: Primarily responsible, under direction of the ECHDC President, for the formulation, development, and implementation of planning, design and construction activities and projects in furtherance of ECHDC efforts to revitalize Buffalo's waterfront, in accordance with adopted General Project Plans.At the direction of the ECHDC President and in coordination with ESD WNY Leadership, this person shall also be available to augment ESD's planning, design and construction capabilities by providing technical support related to capital projects being undertaken through ESD's WNY RO and other WNY-based subsidiaries (Erie County Stadium Corporation, USA Niagara Development Corporation).Work Performed:
- Lead/support planning, design, and construction of projects (as owner's representative) involving public infrastructure, park improvements, real estate development, property acquisition.
- Lead/support special planning efforts, studies, analyses, cost estimates, grant applications, budget requests, requests for proposals ( RFPs ) for both professional services and development, and other activities necessary to support the development and/or implementation of revitalization initiatives.
- As necessary, procure/manage work of consultants involved in planning, engineering, architecture, transportation, and environmental investigations as they relate to ECHDC capital projects.
- Prepare and assist in the preparation of briefings, summaries, white papers, and other communications.
- Establish/maintain contact with stakeholders, local businesses and government officials and staff.
- Prepare administrative documents, including reports, presentation materials and origination documents.
- Prepare various types of local, state, and federal applications for financial assistance for ECHDC projects.
- Administer all review activities related to compliance with Canalside Design Guidelines for projects within the Canalside District and make periodic refinements of such guidelines to address issues and/or edits as recommended by the Design Review Committee and approved by the ECHDC Board of Directors.
- As necessary, provide selective support for activities in the ESD Western New York ( WNY ) Region.
- Other projects/initiative as assigned by the ECHDC President.
Minimum RequirementsEducation Level required: A bachelor's (i.e., professional) degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or engineering; or a master's degree in urban planning, construction management, or related field. Regardless, education/training should be with a development and/or real estate focus. Relevant experience required: Five (5) years' experience in business, institutional, consulting, project management and/or government agency work in planning, development/redevelopment, economic development, construction management or related field, with specific experience in skills involved in real estate/ infrastructure development and construction. Two years of professional experience may be substituted for a master's degree. APPROXIMATE HIRING SALARY: $80,000 to $85,000 (w/ comprehensive benefits package)INQUIREJoyel Abdul - Talent Acquisition SpecialistExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for considerationWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY