Empire State Software and Development · 1 month ago
Project Manager, Southern Tier
Binghamton, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expEmpire State is seeking a Project Manager to oversee economic development incentives, including grants and loans, from acceptance through funding disbursement. The role involves managing a portfolio of active grants, facilitating communication between stakeholders, and ensuring project information accuracy in the tracking system.
AppsDeveloper ToolsInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
General management of a portfolio of 80-100 active grants and loans, including review of applications, management of approval and funding process, compiling and reviewing information, negotiating terms, preparing directors approval documents and contracts, presenting projects, and attending off-site meetings
Facilitate effective communication between grant originators and internal ESD teams
Communicate with applicants and applicant reps, including telephone, email, and paper correspondence
Ensure that project information is accurate in the web-based Project Tracking System
Coordinate with internal contacts (Origination, Finance, Design and Construction, Contractor, and Supplier Diversity, Legal) in the preparation of board of directors’ approval materials, contracts, project status reports, and other documents appropriate for the review/management of projects
Review requests for disbursement, perform desk audits, work with project attorneys for loan closings, and oversee grant disbursements
Other departmental tasks assigned by the Regional Director
Qualification
Required
Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered
This position will require in-office presence
Manage the administration of economic development incentives (grants and loans) from point of offer acceptance through funding disbursement for projects undertaken by businesses and organizations such as municipalities, private sector, not-for-profits, and local economic development organizations
General management of a portfolio of 80-100 active grants and loans, including review of applications, management of approval and funding process, compiling and reviewing information, negotiating terms, preparing directors approval documents and contracts, presenting projects, and attending off-site meetings
Facilitate effective communication between grant originators and internal ESD teams
Communicate with applicants and applicant reps, including telephone, email, and paper correspondence
Ensure that project information is accurate in the web-based Project Tracking System
Coordinate with internal contacts (Origination, Finance, Design and Construction, Contractor, and Supplier Diversity, Legal) in the preparation of board of directors' approval materials, contracts, project status reports, and other documents appropriate for the review/management of projects
Review requests for disbursement, perform desk audits, work with project attorneys for loan closings, and oversee grant disbursements
Other departmental tasks assigned by the Regional Director
Bachelor's degree preferred. Associates degree with 2 years of direct/relevant experience may substitute
Minimum 3-5 years' direct experience in one or more of the following fields: economic development, government, planning, public administration, real estate finance, financial analysis, related business, or not-for-profit area
Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative team player
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
Familiarity with business, not-for-profit, and governmental agencies and general knowledge of New York State's geography and economies
Strong attention to detail and independent follow-through is highly important
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word; Database management
Company
Empire State Software and Development
We don't do ordinary. We want to leave the world a little better than we found it, so we love projects that dream big and empower social change.
2-10 employees
Funding
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