Assistant Director, Capital Project Sponsorship, Public Realm
Core
Manage citywide capital portfolio of public realm street reconstruction projects, including pedestrianization, shared streets, and plazas, while overseeing planning, prioritization, and design for safe, efficient, and inclusive street networks.
Role type
Senior IC city planner (capital projects & public realm)
Builds
Citywide public realm infrastructure (streets, plazas, shared spaces) for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles
Domain
Urban planning + transportation engineering
Required skills
Capital project portfolio management, street design planning, AutoCAD drafting, traffic modeling (Synchro), stakeholder outreach, public presentation, regulatory compliance (AASHTO/MUTCD/NYC DOT), site surveying, team supervision
Preferred skills
Experience with micromobility integration, grant application development, cross-departmental coordination (DOT/Parks/Design & Construction)
Technologies
AutoCAD, Synchro, GIS (implied via planning context), standard CAD tools
Responsibilities
Supervise junior to mid-level staff on design projects; develop funding requests and grant applications; conduct public outreach and presentations; review and quality-check design drawings and traffic models; coordinate with other DOT divisions and external agencies; perform site visits and field measurements; ensure compliance with transportation standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities