Construction Project Manager, Bureau of Facilities Planning and Administrative Services

City of New York • New York, NY

22h • $78,740 - $90,551 • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) seeks a professional and dynamic Construction Project Manager Level 2 to serve within the Bureau of Facilities Planning & Administrative Services- Office of Facilities Planning and Space Management (FPSM). The Bureau of Facilities Planning and Administrative Services – FPAS provides critical and comprehensive support to the Division in the areas of fiscal and personnel administration, contract administration, facilities planning and space management, customer service, Travel Desk services, materials management and fleet management. The Office of Facilities Planning and Space Management (FPSM) which is within FPAS provides architectural and MEPFP planning, design, and construction oversight to support an effective and efficient delivery of public health services within DOHMH owned and leased facilities.

Requirements

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or
• One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or
• One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in “1” above and the education as described in “2” above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in “2” above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.
• Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project.
• Possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
• For Assignment to Level II, In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.
• For Assignment to Level III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Construction Project Manager, candidates must have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Level I and II; or two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question "1" above and possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment noting that if you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with DOHMH colleagues, Vendors, Vendor's Work Force Team, etc.
• General Construction and Mechanical Engineering related technical skills and knowledge.
• Advanced computer literacy skills which include: AutoCAD, Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, etc.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, direct, implement and supervise mechanical repairs, new equipment installation and troubleshoot mechanical issues related to capital and expense projects.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time and handle multiple assignments to meet project and management deadlines.
• Requires Valid OSHA-30 Construction Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide General Construction and MEPFP engineering review, support & expertise for projects assigned by DOHMH management.
• Perform construction Project Management and oversee General Construction and MEPFP Engineering related repairs, renovations, construction, inspections necessary for new construction, rehabilitating, renovating, and maintaining DOHMH owned Animal Care Centers along with DOHMH owned and leased buildings.
• Inspect buildings, structures and grounds at regular intervals to ascertain rehabilitation/maintenance needs regarding construction, equipment and materials.
• Utilize service contracts: HVAC, Boiler, Plumbing, Building Systems Controls, Mechanical Engineering Consultants, General Contractors, etc.
• Determine the Scope of Work (SOW) required and method(s) to be utilized in contractor's work order authorization documents.
• Read and understand construction and MEPFP blueprints and schematics.
• Monitor, review and/or inspect contractors' day-to-day operations, work and contract administration for compliance with plans and contract specifications, prevailing wage requirements, site safety requirements, insurance requirements, and the City's vendor outreach programs; ensures contractors' acquisition of required permits and approvals.
• Review for compliance and validity all architectural/mechanical plans and construction drawings submitted by DDC, DCAS, other NYC Agencies, A/E Consultant firms and contracted vendors.
• Ensure construction/mechanical projects comply with contract Scope of Work (SOW), working drawings, NYC Department of Building codes and regulations.
• Accept contractors' submissions of subcontractors for approval and ensure agency's review.
• Evaluate performance of contractors, reporting on discrepancies and/or unsatisfactory performance.
• Issue field memoranda to contractors to enforce contract compliance issues; may order contractors to stop work due to site conditions or non-compliance with contracts; make recommendations regarding necessity for liquidated damages and other contract enforcement mechanisms, including default.
• Determine the work required and method(s) to be utilized.
• Ensure the formulation of punch lists and contractors’ completion of punch list items; monitor time expenditures and overtime; review and recommend approval of contractors’ requests for time extensions.
• Review for approval materials used by contractor; Recommend priorities; Resolve technical questions and issues.
• Communicate to vendor/contractor, approved methods, and techniques for construction and/or installation of materials and equipment including Building Maintenance Systems.
• Monitor work in progress by staff and/or by contractors.
• Report all hazardous conditions.
• Approve contractors’ coordination of schedules, and/or coordinate scheduling.
• Coordinate work of various contractors, trades, agencies and entities to expedite the work and minimize interference with the building’s functioning.
• Attend/participate in scheduled construction site and conference call meetings, review and develop progress reports and perform on-site inspections as needed.
• Schedule and run project meetings.
• Resolve differences between inspectors and contractors/vendors.
• Work with the architect or engineer of record regarding change orders, interpretation of documents, shop drawing approvals, and other architectural and engineering related issues.
• Recommend issuance of change orders to comply with changing field conditions or specification/drawing errors and/or omissions; upon approval.

Benefits

• Federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs
• Premium-free health insurance plan
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan
• Tax-deferred savings program
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED