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Empire State

Project Manager, Loans & Grants

Empire State New York, New York, United States · $72K–$76K/yr

Economic Programs · 501-1,000 employees

6 d ago
project-manager Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

Manage the administration of economic development grants and loans from offer acceptance through funding disbursement. Coordinate with internal departments to prepare board materials, contracts, and project status reports while maintaining accurate project tracking.

What they look for

Project management Economic development Grant administration Loan administration Contract negotiation Financial analysis Communication Organizational skills Problem-solving Analytical skills Database management Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Public administration Planning Attention to detail

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or a related field, or an associate's degree with two additional years of experience. Candidates must have 3-5 years of direct experience in economic development, government, or planning.

Full description

*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Manage the administration of economic development incentives (grants and loans) from point of offer acceptance through funding disbursement for projects undertaken by businesses and organizations such as municipalities, and not-for-profits, and local economic development organizations.

WORK PERFORMED:

  • General management of a portfolio of 80-100 active grants and loans, including review of applications, management of approval and funding process, compiling and reviewing information, negotiating terms, preparing directors approval documents and contracts, presenting projects, and attending off-site meetings.
  • Communicate with applicants and applicant reps, including telephone, email, and paper correspondence.
  • Ensure that project information is accurate in the web-based Project Tracking System.
  • Coordinate with internal contacts (Origination, Finance, Design and Construction, Contractor, and Supplier Diversity, Legal) in the preparation of board of directors’ approval materials, contracts, project status reports, and other documents appropriate for the review/management of projects.
  • Review requests for disbursement, perform desk audits, work with project attorneys for loan closings, and oversee grant disbursements.
  • Other departmental tasks as assigned by the VP/Department Head.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level required: Bachelor’s degree in business, liberal arts and sciences, public administration, urban planning, or similar fields; or associate’s degree with an additional 2 years of direct/relevant experience.

Relevant experience desired: Minimum 3-5 years’ direct experience in one or more of the following fields: economic development, government, planning, public administration, related business or not-for-profit area.

Knowledge required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, take initiative, and work independently. Familiarity with business, not-for-profit, and governmental agencies and general knowledge of New York State’s geography and economies. Strong attention to detail and independent follow-through are highly important. Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word; Database management.

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