Senior Project Manager, Public-Private Development

Description

• Track relevant policy and political items that may impact RXR’s business lines (i.e. familiarity with State and City budget, Federal programs, new/proposed laws and regulations, etc)
• Prepare and manage budgets and schedules for pursuit of opportunities; develop budgets for pre-development periods and full project underwriting.
• Similarly, work with the EVP to manage all aspects of P3-adjacent opportunities, such as private acquisitions/transactions that may have a significant public element (e.g. entitlements, opportunity zone qualification, etc.)
• Prepare content and manage third-party consultants in preparation for RFP (or similar) bids
• Collaborate with Investment Management Group and Development and Construction groups on all aspects of relevant projects
• Work under the direction of the EVP to manage all aspects of public-private partnership work, from identification of opportunities to bid responses, site evaluation and diligence, acquisition, entitlements, pre-development and thereafter as required.
• Interface with Construction team to develop estimates for consistency with project documents, legal agreements, approvals, etc.
• Manage the underwriting and market concept for each project through the process to secure entitlements from relevant municipal authorities.
• Ensure proper communication and overall coordination of the project team and external consultants.

Requirements

• Demonstrate networking ability and maintain a “can do” attitude with respect to dealing with (and negotiating with) consultants, contractors, vendors, prospective investors, partners, owners, brokers, and co-workers.
• Minimum of 7 years of commercial and/or mixed-use real estate development and/or infrastructure experience required.
• Be proactive, dependable, consistent, diligent, and thorough. Time management is an essential skill. Set clear timelines for task due dates. Keep timelines up to date.
• Must demonstrate strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with experience in other presentation programs a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree, MBA, or professional certification strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with NYC/NYS/regional land use/entitlement process (including ULURP, and regional zoning approaches and respective environmental review) strongly preferred
• Be a creative and independent thinker, willing and able to problem solve complex questions and issues and contribute meaningfully to creating win-win solutions for RXR and its partners
• Be a highly organized, motivated, project manager capable of working independently as well as within a team
• Possess sound judgment and an entrepreneurial spirit to effectively negotiate the breadth of topics and projects in the portfolio
• Present effectively in public settings, including community and other stakeholder meetings, with elected and government officials, and in responding appropriately to challenging situations and questions
• Must have working knowledge of real estate economics, with preference for experience in real estate development, investments, or similar field.
• Effectively work under pressure and prioritize work to ensure it is completed under intense deadlines. Creative and resourceful in completing tasks accurately in a compressed timeframe.
• Possess exceptional presentation and communication skills, with ability to present detailed information efficiently and clearly.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance