Deputy Director (Elevators)
About The Position
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is seeking a Deputy Director for Program Management to oversee large, high-profile capital programs managed through program management services contracts. This role is within the Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division, which leads NYCHA's capital, sustainability, and resiliency programs, managing a $6 billion capital projects portfolio. A&CM focuses on preserving and modernizing NYCHA buildings through strategic planning, design standards, innovative financing, and effective project management. The Capital Programs vertical manages over 500 active modernization projects citywide, including heating systems, elevators, roofs, facades, and resiliency initiatives. The Deputy Director will ensure assigned programs, typically valued between $100 million to $500 million, are executed effectively, meeting NYCHA's standards for quality, cost-efficiency, timeliness, safety, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have expertise in construction/construction inspection management, project controls, and public-sector procurement, with strong leadership and collaboration skills.
Requirements
- Seven years of full-time satisfactory experience working at a construction trade or working as an inspector of construction, hoists and rigging, plumbing, boilers, or elevators; at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity.
- At least two years of experience, as described above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity, and a license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the education law.
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above. All candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as described above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity.
- One year of experience will be credited for each year of apprenticeship in the construction trades or building inspection up to a maximum of three years of the general experience.
- Education towards a degree in architecture, architectural technology, construction management, engineering, engineering technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university will be credited on the basis of 30 credits for one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years of the general experience.
- One year of experience will be credited for each year of formal training or education in a field of study relevant to the construction trades up to a maximum of two years of the general experience.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in construction/construction inspection management
- Expertise in project controls
- Expertise in public-sector procurement
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong collaboration skills
- Candidates with permanent civil service status in the titles of Administrative Construction Project Manager, Administrative Project Manager, Administrative Engineer, and Administrative Architect will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Support the Director in providing guidance to staff and program managers on critical issues such as design, construction quality, non-conforming work, safety protocols, and project closeout.
- Assist in ensuring sufficient vendor and contractual capacity to effectively execute programs.
- Support the review and approval process for key program documents such as RFQs/RFPs, contracts, task orders, change orders, and payment applications to ensure compliance with NYCHA standards and external regulations.
- Support oversight of field inspection activities and responses to safety and quality inspections.
- Assist in directing the review of project schedules and task order assignments to ensure maximum productivity.
- Support effective communication and coordination with NYC agencies (e.g., DOB, FDNY, DEP) and utility providers to address regulatory and operational requirements.
- Help cultivate relationships with internal teams, including Heating, Elevators, Skilled Trades, Property Management, and Operations, to ensure cross-divisional collaboration.
- Assist in monitoring program performance metrics and project controls, identifying trends and ensuring timely corrective actions.
- Support the development and presentation of status updates, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership, summarizing key decisions and areas requiring attention.
- Assist in addressing program-specific challenges, including schedule delays, budget overruns, and contractor performance issues, while mitigating risks to successful delivery.
- Support efforts to integrate lessons learned and industry best practices into program management processes, driving continuous improvement.
- Provide recommendations for improving inspection activities to the Director of Program Management.
- Support staff performance and management initiatives, fostering a high-performance culture driven by accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
Benefits
- Choice of medical coverage plans
- Deferred compensation plans
- Defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
