Empire State Development · 23 hours ago
Senior Project Manager, Planning & Site Development, GO-SEMI
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expEmpire State Development is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee and manage complex planning and development projects essential to GO-SEMI’s strategic initiatives. This role involves ensuring projects are delivered on scope, time, and budget while coordinating with various stakeholders and navigating interdependencies.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and manage specific projects or initiatives as delegated by the AVP
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones, objectives and schedules are achieved
Prepare and facilitate regular meetings and communications with ESD leadership, agency partners, and project stakeholders, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items
Provide project-specific oversight, guidance and schedule tracking for federal/state/local environmental reviews, permits, and approval processes, identifying potential issues and proposing solutions to keep projects on track
Assemble, curate and manage information systems, such as databases, site inventories, GIS mapping, project management software and custom project trackers
Prepare and review documents, reports, project schedules and presentations for accuracy and completeness
Review and synthesize technical data and reports related to community planning, zoning, site development, real estate and infrastructure systems
Support the AVP in the development and implementation of GO-SEMI/ESD strategic projects and initiatives
Collaborate with the AVP to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation within the office
Drive the development of new technological, data collection/management and information sharing initiatives in response to shifting strategy and opportunities
Other projects and duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in urban planning, business administration, management, or a related field
A minimum of five (5) years of experience required
Proven experience in a leadership or administrative role, preferably in economic development, real estate development or urban planning
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to communicate clearly in public settings
High competency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook & PowerPoint)
Proficiency in ArcGIS and project management software (e.g Monday.com)
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Strong attention to detail and independent follow-through
High level of discretion and confidentiality
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience working with architecture, engineering and planning consultant industry
Associate's degree with 7 years direct, relevant experience may substitute
A minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service in another (relevant) position with Empire State Development
Up to 2 years of accredited post-secondary education, or service in the U.S. military may be substituted for service at ESD
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
2026-01-23
Rochester Business Journal
2026-01-20
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