Senior Project Manager (Economic Development & Implementation)

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Senior Project Manager (Economic Development & Implementation)

• Full Time
• Brooklyn

We are excited to be growing our economic development and planning team and are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong consulting, analysis, and client management experience. You will join a group of planners, designers, and economists working at the intersection of economic strategy, real estate, and implementation—helping downtowns, regions, public agencies, and civic champions translate vision into action.

This position is ideal for someone who’s ready to take ownership of projects, guide client relationships, manage multidisciplinary teams, and bring an analytic yet creative lens to shaping equitable and sustainable economic outcomes.

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.
  

This is a pivotal position in MIG New York’s growth—an opportunity to shape how we deliver implementation-focused, data-driven, and equity-centered economic development consulting. The Senior Project Manager will play a leading role in advancing our mission and mentoring the next generation of analysts.

Qualifications

You’re both strategic and practical—someone who enjoys leading teams, managing details, and seeing ideas move into implementation. You’re comfortable with data, communication, and design, and you thrive in collaborative, interdisciplinary settings.

• 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 (Master’s preferred).
• 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).
• Bonus skills: Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Python, or platforms we frequently use in analysis such as CoStar, Lightcast, or IMPLAN.
• Local to or willing to relocate to the New York City area.

If this position sounds like a fit for your skillsets and you are passionate about creating and improving communities to be more equitable and inclusive, we would love to hear from you! Please email your resume, cover letter, and work samples (writing + visual/quantitative preferred) to [email protected]. Please include “Senior Project Manager – New York” in the subject line.

MIG values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our teams enjoy a flexible work schedule, a rewarding work environment, and a creative atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities while promoting team spirit and genuine camaraderie. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HRA with employer contributions and 401K matching. This is a full-time, hourly position with eligibility for overtime pay. The pay range for this position is $55.30-$64.90/hour ($115,000-$135,000/year salary equivalent), commensurate with skills and experience.

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