Vice President of Capital Projects

NY HELP No

Agency Battery Park City Authority

Title Vice President of Capital Projects

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 13

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $210000 to $230000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 200 Liberty Street

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10281

Duties Description The Vice President of Capital Projects is a senior leader responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of BPCA’s capital development program, including formulation of annual capital plans and capital budgets. This role will lead multi-scale construction, infrastructure, expansion, and renovation initiatives and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals.Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Design and Construction, the Vice President of Capital Projects provides leadership across all phases of project delivery, including commissioning, planning, design, procurement, and construction, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and operational readiness. This role will also be responsible for the management and oversight of assigned BPCA project management staff and third-party design, consultant and contractor teams. In limited instances, the VP of Capital Projects may be expected to oversee construction activities and related administrative processes.This position requires consistent engagement with a broad range of stakeholders, including internal leadership, the Board, government entities, community members, and commercial and residential building owners within and adjacent to Battery Park City. The Vice President will provide weekly project updates at department meetings and BPCA status meetings, and represent BPCA in internal and public forums, ensuring transparency, coordination, and alignment with the organization’s public mission.

Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, business administration, or related field.• Minimum of ten years of experience in the oversight of capital planning, five (5) of which are at a senior or management level; experience with coastal and/or urban resiliency projects is a plus. • Proven leadership experience overseeing large-scale capital projects, infrastructure programs, or real estate development initiatives, preferably within public sector or quasi-governmental environments.• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-term capital project strategies aligned with organizational goals, community priorities, and regulatory frameworks.• Extensive project management expertise, with a track record of delivering complex, multi-million-dollar projects on time and within budget.• Advanced financial acumen, including capital planning, budgeting, forecasting, and lifecycle cost management for large infrastructure portfolios.• Deep experience in contract negotiation and vendor management, including procurement processes, contractor selection, and oversight of external partners.• Strong knowledge of applicable regulatory, environmental, and compliance requirements, particularly within New York State and municipal frameworks.• Expertise in risk assessment and mitigation strategies across all phases of capital project delivery, including construction, operations, and public impact.• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executive leadership, government agencies, community groups, and board members.• Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration among internal departments, consultants, contractors, and public stakeholders.• Demonstrated success in leading change management initiatives, including process improvements, modernization efforts, and organizational transformation.• Strong decision-making capability in high-pressure environments, with the ability to balance competing priorities, public accountability, and operational constraints.• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a leadership style that fosters trust, accountability, and high performance across teams. Development

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Name Irene Moulketis

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Address

Street 200 Liberty Street

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10281