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Job Title:  Senior Project Manager - Real Estate, Economic Development and Capital Projects 

About Greater Jamaica Development Corporation (GJDC) 

Greater Jamaica Development Corporation (GJDC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to 

advancing economic development and neighborhood revitalization in Downtown Jamaica, 

Queens. GJDC advances its mission through real estate development, public-private 

partnerships, commercial revitalization, and community investment. 

Position Summary 

Reporting to the Director of Real Estate & Property Management, the Senior Project Manager 

manages assigned real estate development, capital improvement, and economic development 

projects and supports property management, leasing, and tenant relations across GJDC’s 

portfolio. The position coordinates internal and external project teams, manages multiple 

complex initiatives with limited supervision, and provides project execution and analytical 

support to the Director. 

Essential Responsibilities 

• Project Development & Capital Projects: Manage real estate development, 

redevelopment, economic development, and capital improvement projects from 

planning through completion, including project coordination, budgets, schedules, 

procurement, regulatory approvals, consultant and contractor management, 

construction oversight, and project closeout. 

• Project Coordination & Director Support: Support departmental priorities and complex 

real estate initiatives by coordinating project teams and stakeholders, leading meetings, 

tracking deliverables and deadlines, conducting research and analysis, and preparing 

recommendations and project updates for the Director. 

• Public Agency, Funding & Compliance: Coordinate with Federal, State, and City 

agencies; identify and support grant and funding opportunities; and ensure compliance 

with applicable funding, regulatory, procurement, and reporting requirements. 

• Contract & Financial Administration: Manage project contracts, budgets, invoices, 

expenditures, and financial analyses, including projects supported by multiple funding 

sources. 

• Real Estate & Leasing Support: Review real estate and development proposals and 

support leasing activities, including broker and prospect coordination, property tours, 

proposals, due diligence, and lease execution. 

• Tenant & Property Management Support: Work with tenants and property 

management staff to address tenant requests, coordinate landlord responsibilities and 

tenant improvements, monitor lease obligations, and support positive tenant 

relationships. 

• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Real 

Estate & Property Management. 

Qualifications & Preferred Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, urban planning, public administration, business, 

finance, construction management, economics, or a related field; Master’s degree 

preferred. 

• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in real estate development, 

project management, capital projects, economic development, property management, 

construction, or a related field. 

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects from conception 

through completion, including budgets, schedules, contracts, consultants, contractors, 

and multiple funding sources. 

• Strong knowledge of real estate development and capital project processes, including 

design, construction, procurement, regulatory approvals, and project closeout. 

• Experience with public agencies, public funding and compliance requirements, 

commercial real estate, leasing, tenant relations, and/or mixed-use property 

management preferred. 

• Strong analytical, financial, organizational, communication, and presentation skills, with 

proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to manage multiple priorities with limited 

supervision; knowledge of New York City real estate and governmental processes 

preferred. 

Compensation: $100,000–$110,000, based on qualifications and experience. 

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume on line.

Greater Jamaica Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.