JOB DESCRIPTION

Come work for the City of New Haven!

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The Senior Project Manager position is a senior-level role within the City Plan Department, entailing comprehensive responsibilities encompassing strategic planning, project management, policy development, and leadership. This highly responsible position combines professional and technical expertise with significant staff management responsibilities, involving the supervision of professional, operational, and administrative teams. The incumbent is entrusted with the representation of the department in negotiations with city, state, and federal agencies, as well as prospective developers, to advance public and private development proposals. Additionally, the Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in administering professional services contracts on behalf of the City and ensures the seamless coordination of physical development activities in collaboration with various city departments and external entities.

Work at this level is characterized by a high degree of independence, accountability, and leadership, with results subject to review through strategic planning outcomes, policy implementations, and overall departmental performance. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director with latitude for the exercise of independent professional judgement and is reviewed through conferences and evaluation of results.

Hybrid remote work options may be available for some aspects of the work once work routine are established.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represents the department in negotiations with city, state and federal agencies and prospective developers regarding public actions and investments required and private actions required to implement public and private development proposals.
• Manages complex planning studies, development applications, and reviews consultant proposals.
• Prepares official correspondence with current and potential developers, consultants, regulatory agencies, and contractors.
• Develops and implements strategic plans and initiatives to guide long-term urban development goals, aligning with the City's vision and objectives.
• Develops project budgets, administers bidding process, verifies contract expenditures and compliance.
• Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social & economic issues.
• Utilizes advanced computer database, mapping, drafting, and design programs to support planning activities and enhance data-driven decision-making processes.
• Provides professional planning assistance on varied land use projects.
• Develops plans, studies, and analyses.
• Oversees field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans and offers insights into complex zoning matters.
• Schedules and conducts meetings with relevant advisory boards, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
• Attends evening and weekend meetings as necessary.
• Prepares reports, maps, diagrams, charts, and other findings to communicate planning information effectively to diverse audiences, including staff, boards and commissions, and other stakeholders.
• Works with current technologies in computer databases, computer mapping, computer drafting, and design programs.
• Identifies potential risks and challenges associated with development projects and implements proactive measures to mitigate potential issues.
• Provides expert guidance on technical aspects of development projects, including zoning requirements, land use regulations, and infrastructure planning.
• Coordinates physical development activities with other city departments, and appropriate state and federal officials and agencies.
• Represents the department in an official capacity as assigned by the Director.
• Administers, on behalf of the City, certain professional services contracts, and directs the work of consultants.
• Cultivates and sustains productive relationships with key stakeholders, including city officials, developers, architects, and community leaders, fostering collaboration on strategic planning projects and initiatives.
• Provides direct supervision and leadership to a team of professional staff, interns, and support personnel, ensuring clarity of roles, expectations, and performance standards.
• Delegates tasks effectively, matching assignments to individual strengths and developmental needs, while promoting accountability and ownership among team members.
• Stays updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and relevant regulations.
• Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in planning, public or business administration, law, or a related field; AICP Certification preferred; and three to five years of experience in urban planning, economic or real estate development, or a related field.

BENEFITS

See our website for details: www.newhavect.gov  

BENEFITS

See our website for details: www.newhavect.gov