MIG Los Angeles · 12 hours ago
Senior Project Manager (Economic Development & Implementation)
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$55.30/hr - $64.90/hr
5+ years expMIG Los Angeles is expanding its economic development and planning team, seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead projects at the intersection of economic strategy, real estate, and implementation. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, guiding client relationships, and developing actionable solutions for downtown revitalization and economic competitiveness.
Architecture & Planning
Responsibilities
Lead Projects: Manage scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables for projects focused on downtown revitalization, economic strategy, and implementation planning. Project Types include but are not limited to: 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, Workforce and business growth strategies, Public-private partnership frameworks and governance models
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
Qualification
Required
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
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)
Local to or willing to relocate to the New York City area
Preferred
Master's degree in urban planning, economics, business, public policy or related field
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Python, or platforms we frequently use in analysis such as CoStar, Lightcast, or IMPLAN
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA
HRA with employer contributions
401K matching
Company
MIG Los Angeles
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase