Empire State Development · 2 weeks ago
Project Manager, Southern Tier
Binghamton, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expEmpire State Development is responsible for economic development initiatives in New York. The Project Manager will oversee the administration of economic development incentives, managing a portfolio of grants and loans while ensuring effective communication and accurate project tracking.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Associates degree with 2 years of direct/relevant experience may substitute
Business, liberal arts and sciences, public administration, urban planning, planning and design, and public policy, and finance
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Company
Empire State Development
Empire State Development (ESD) is New York’s chief economic development agency.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
U.S. Small Business Administration
2023-10-02Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Kathleen Mize
Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Controller
Raymond Orlando
Chief Financial Officer - Empire State Development
Recent News
Central New York Business Journal
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Rochester Business Journal
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