Project Development Manager Jobs in New York
Project Development Manager jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in real estate development, infrastructure, energy, and technology sectors, with openings at every level from junior project coordinator to senior development manager. The largest hiring hubs are New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where established employers such as Turner Construction, Con Edison, and New York Power Authority consistently bring on project development talent. The most in-demand specialties include renewable energy development, large-scale urban construction, and public infrastructure projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Pay Rate: $33.50 - $39.00 Depending on Experience with an additional $5.09 per hour Health and Welfare wage
- Duty Station Report Location: The primary facility for Fort Totten and the U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division is located at Ernie Pyle 200 Duane Rd, Bayside, NY 11359/Fort Totten NY, 11359-1002
- Duration - Long term
Work Arrangement:
This is a primarily office-based, on-site position at Fort Totten Army Reserve Center supporting facilities project development. The position requires approximately 5-10 percent travel within the New York/New Jersey region for facility site validation and project-planning requirements. A Government-provided vehicle is available for authorized business travel.
Company Information:
LAUKOA is a Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) small business that brings the Spirit of Aloha to its employees. As part of the LAUKOA ‘Ohana, employees are provided a comprehensive benefits program intended to support health, wellness, and financial security.
LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program.
Position Summary:
LAUKOA is seeking a Facilities Project Development Specialist to support the U.S. Army Reserve 99th Readiness Division Directorate of Public Works at Fort Totten Army Reserve Center, New York.
The Facilities Project Development Specialist provides project-development support for an assigned regional facilities portfolio of approximately 30–40 facilities. The position develops project packages supporting modernization, restoration, maintenance, repair, sustainment, and facility-improvement requirements.
Core responsibilities include conducting site visits; developing Specifications of Work; preparing and reviewing technical project documentation; developing cost estimates; reviewing facility deficiency findings and work-order requests; and supporting the Regional Facilities Operations Specialist Annual Work Plan and Five-Year Plan.
The Facilities Project Development Specialist ensures submitted project packages are technically sound, support operational requirements, incorporate applicable industry and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers best practices, and consider energy-efficiency requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Facilities Project Development Specialist shall:
- Collaborate with Area Facilities Operations Specialists and Regional Facilities Operations Specialists to plan, develop, maintain, and update technical project documentation.
- Receive modernization, restoration, maintenance, and repair requirements from the field and develop complete project packages in accordance with applicable project-development requirements.
- Develop clear, complete, and technically sufficient Specifications of Work, cost estimates, material takeoffs, project narratives, and supporting project documentation.
- Develop project cost estimates using current RSMeans/Gordian pricing data and other appropriate cost-estimating sources.
- Review project packages to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and consistency with applicable industry, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Army Contracting Command–New Jersey (ACC-NJ) requirements.
- Incorporate applicable energy-efficiency considerations into project development and design recommendations.
- Support the development, maintenance, and implementation of the Regional Facilities Operations Specialist Annual Work Plan and Five-Year Plan.
- Conduct facility site visits during project-planning activities to validate requirements, gather field information, and support development of project packages.
- Review facility deficiency findings from the field for completeness, technical sufficiency, and consistency with facility conditions; prepare recommendations for Government review and disposition.
- Review the adequacy of submitted work-order requests and identify information needed to support further project development or Government review.
- Coordinate professionally with Government personnel, Regional Facilities Operations Specialists, Area Facilities Operations Specialists, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Perform other related duties within the scope of the position.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years of experience in facilities project development, construction estimating, construction management, facilities engineering support, building maintenance planning, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated ability to develop or review technical project documents, including Specifications of Work, cost estimates, material takeoffs, project narratives, and supporting documentation.
- Applicants must demonstrate experience with facilities project development, construction estimating, project-package preparation, or comparable building-maintenance planning work.
- Experience developing labor, material, and equipment cost estimates using RSMeans/Gordian or comparable construction-cost data sources.
- Ability to independently organize assignments, resolve routine project-development issues, manage multiple requirements, and produce accurate work products with limited day-to-day supervision.
- Complete familiarity with Microsoft Office applications at the intermediate level, including Word, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a Government-provided vehicle for authorized business travel.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to successfully complete and maintain the background investigation required for access to Government facilities and systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting U.S. Army Reserve, Department of War, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or other Federal facilities programs.
- Experience preparing pre-award technical contract documents or construction project packages.
- Experience with technical writing, drafting, surveying, facility condition assessments, building inspections, or facility-deficiency documentation.
- Experience preparing or reviewing construction material takeoffs.
- Facilities maintenance, facility-management, or public-works experience.
- Educational coursework, certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or other formal training in engineering, construction management, architecture, industrial technology, engineering technology, or a related field.
Substitution or Equivalency:
Relevant education, technical certifications, or closely related experience may be considered as an equivalency for a portion of the required experience, consistent with company hiring practices and contract requirements.
LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.
LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.
Mahalo for your interest in this role! Please see the full position description below and click Start Your Application when ready
- Pay Rate: $33.50 - $39.00 Depending on Experience with an additional $5.09 per hour Health and Welfare wage
- Duty Station Report Location: The primary facility for Fort Totten and the U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division is located at Ernie Pyle 200 Duane Rd, Bayside, NY 11359/Fort Totten NY, 11359-1002
- Duration - Long term
Work Arrangement:
This is a primarily office-based, on-site position at Fort Totten Army Reserve Center supporting facilities project development. The position requires approximately 5-10 percent travel within the New York/New Jersey region for facility site validation and project-planning requirements. A Government-provided vehicle is available for authorized business travel.
Company Information:
LAUKOA is a Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) small business that brings the Spirit of Aloha to its employees. As part of the LAUKOA ‘Ohana, employees are provided a comprehensive benefits program intended to support health, wellness, and financial security.
LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program.
Position Summary:
LAUKOA is seeking a Facilities Project Development Specialist to support the U.S. Army Reserve 99th Readiness Division Directorate of Public Works at Fort Totten Army Reserve Center, New York.
The Facilities Project Development Specialist provides project-development support for an assigned regional facilities portfolio of approximately 30–40 facilities. The position develops project packages supporting modernization, restoration, maintenance, repair, sustainment, and facility-improvement requirements.
Core responsibilities include conducting site visits; developing Specifications of Work; preparing and reviewing technical project documentation; developing cost estimates; reviewing facility deficiency findings and work-order requests; and supporting the Regional Facilities Operations Specialist Annual Work Plan and Five-Year Plan.
The Facilities Project Development Specialist ensures submitted project packages are technically sound, support operational requirements, incorporate applicable industry and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers best practices, and consider energy-efficiency requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Facilities Project Development Specialist shall:
- Collaborate with Area Facilities Operations Specialists and Regional Facilities Operations Specialists to plan, develop, maintain, and update technical project documentation.
- Receive modernization, restoration, maintenance, and repair requirements from the field and develop complete project packages in accordance with applicable project-development requirements.
- Develop clear, complete, and technically sufficient Specifications of Work, cost estimates, material takeoffs, project narratives, and supporting project documentation.
- Develop project cost estimates using current RSMeans/Gordian pricing data and other appropriate cost-estimating sources.
- Review project packages to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and consistency with applicable industry, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Army Contracting Command–New Jersey (ACC-NJ) requirements.
- Incorporate applicable energy-efficiency considerations into project development and design recommendations.
- Support the development, maintenance, and implementation of the Regional Facilities Operations Specialist Annual Work Plan and Five-Year Plan.
- Conduct facility site visits during project-planning activities to validate requirements, gather field information, and support development of project packages.
- Review facility deficiency findings from the field for completeness, technical sufficiency, and consistency with facility conditions; prepare recommendations for Government review and disposition.
- Review the adequacy of submitted work-order requests and identify information needed to support further project development or Government review.
- Coordinate professionally with Government personnel, Regional Facilities Operations Specialists, Area Facilities Operations Specialists, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Perform other related duties within the scope of the position.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years of experience in facilities project development, construction estimating, construction management, facilities engineering support, building maintenance planning, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated ability to develop or review technical project documents, including Specifications of Work, cost estimates, material takeoffs, project narratives, and supporting documentation.
- Applicants must demonstrate experience with facilities project development, construction estimating, project-package preparation, or comparable building-maintenance planning work.
- Experience developing labor, material, and equipment cost estimates using RSMeans/Gordian or comparable construction-cost data sources.
- Ability to independently organize assignments, resolve routine project-development issues, manage multiple requirements, and produce accurate work products with limited day-to-day supervision.
- Complete familiarity with Microsoft Office applications at the intermediate level, including Word, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a Government-provided vehicle for authorized business travel.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to successfully complete and maintain the background investigation required for access to Government facilities and systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting U.S. Army Reserve, Department of War, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or other Federal facilities programs.
- Experience preparing pre-award technical contract documents or construction project packages.
- Experience with technical writing, drafting, surveying, facility condition assessments, building inspections, or facility-deficiency documentation.
- Experience preparing or reviewing construction material takeoffs.
- Facilities maintenance, facility-management, or public-works experience.
- Educational coursework, certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or other formal training in engineering, construction management, architecture, industrial technology, engineering technology, or a related field.
Substitution or Equivalency:
Relevant education, technical certifications, or closely related experience may be considered as an equivalency for a portion of the required experience, consistent with company hiring practices and contract requirements.
LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.
LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.
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- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field
- PMP certification or active progress toward Project Management Professional credentials
- Proven experience managing full project lifecycle from initiation through closeout
- Familiarity with New York City building codes, permitting processes, or state environmental regulations
- Strong command of project management software such as Procore, Primavera, or MS Project
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across design, legal, finance, and construction stakeholders
Project Development Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project development manager in New York?
Most project development managers in New York enter through a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, urban planning, or business administration, followed by several years in project coordinator or analyst roles. New York does not require a state-issued license specifically for this title, but roles touching licensed trades or design often require close coordination with licensed professionals. Earning a PMP credential strengthens candidacy significantly, and experience navigating New York City's Department of Buildings permitting process is a consistent hiring advantage.
How much do project development managers make in New York?
Project development managers in New York earn a median of about $121,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,580 for the lowest 10% to over $192,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project development managers in New York?
Employers hiring project development managers in New York right now include LAUKOA, DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION, and Metropolitan Transportation Authority, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New York's density of large-scale real estate, utility, and public works projects means both private developers and public authorities regularly post for this role throughout the year.
Which New York cities have the most project development manager jobs?
New York, Bronx, and Manhattan account for the highest concentration of project development manager openings in New York. New York City dominates due to its volume of commercial real estate, transit, and energy infrastructure projects, while Buffalo and Albany see consistent demand driven by state-funded development initiatives and regional utility and construction employers anchored in those markets.
Are there remote project development manager jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're limited. About 50% of project development manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on and site-coordination nature of most roles in this field. The portions of the work most likely to go remote include planning, budgeting, stakeholder reporting, and contract review, while site oversight and vendor meetings typically require a physical presence.
How can I get hired as a project development manager in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a project coordinator or development associate role at a large New York construction firm, utility, or real estate developer, where you build hands-on exposure to project schedules, permitting, and budgets. Employers such as large public authorities and major general contractors operating across New York City often hire recent graduates into junior program roles. Completing a PMP prep course and demonstrating familiarity with New York City's permitting and land-use review process makes candidates meaningfully more competitive at the entry level.
Where can I find and apply to project development manager jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to project development manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the employer.
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