Senior Manager, Planning and Design
Waterfront AllianceNew York, New York, United States
Posted March 16, 2026
70000 - 80000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Waterfront Alliance is a U.S.-based 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a growing alliance of more than 1,100 partners who have a shared goal: to bring about real change to shorelines, waterfronts, and coastlines in the New York-New Jersey region and across the nation.
Job Description
The Senior Manager, Planning and Design will support the national growth of the WEDG program and manage Waterfront Alliance's New York City design projects. The role will serve as a subject matter expert on resilient design within the organization, oversee communications and strategic initiatives for WEDG, and serve as project manager for upcoming resilience and waterfront access studies.
Requirements
- Five years of experience in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, urban design, construction, or real estate development
- Experience in design projects in a project management role. Consulting experience on design projects is a plus
- Familiarity with and a passion for climate change, waterfront planning, community engagement, land use regulations, and design
- Excellent oral and written communications, presentation, and public speaking skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once, as well as internal teams for marketing and program development, and external consultants
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work with a high degree of independence and entrepreneurialism
Benefits
- Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurances
- Life insurance
- 401K retirement plan with employer match
- Commuter and FSA benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid sabbatical after five years
- Professional development opportunities
