In-House Project Manager, Design Development

Zeta Charter Schools • New York, NY

89d • $90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission. Currently, we operate multiple elementary and middle schools in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens. We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today, and be a change agent for children. Our Network office is located at 401 W 218th St., New York, NY 10034. Our Network team follows a hybrid work schedule: we work in-person from our office on Tuesdays and Thursdays with optional remote days on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, if your team’s scope of work permits.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a related field (architecture, engineering, or project management preferred).
• At least 4-5+ years of experience in architecture, engineering, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all Zeta buildings are built as beautiful, world-class, and joyful spaces for learning in accordance with our philosophy of design and design specifications.
• Maintains and continuously improves Zeta’s design guidelines and specifications guides, including developing and codifying Zeta’s design guidelines for bidding purposes.
• Supports in developing RFPs and bid scope sheets for Zeta’s new facilities projects.
• Works closely with architects to ensure Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Documents (CD) are 100% aligned with Zeta’s design standards and specifications, safety requirements, and optimized for our school model.
• Driving on-time project completion by managing stakeholder coordination and leading design components, including Design Development milestones, submittal approvals, RFI close-outs, and punch list reviews.
• Ensuring all projects stay within budget by developing budgets, leading value engineering strategies, guiding cost-effective product selections, and negotiating award pricing to achieve savings.
• Serves as the internal expert on all design documents and specifications and maintains a current and real-time log of all issues in an organized and scalable manner.
• Develops and maintains project budgets and project schedules; proactively manages and raises issues for any off-track items.
• Supports and executes scalable design and decoration of Zeta schools, in close coordination with Zeta’s building design consultant(s).
• Wear multiple hats as a part of a lean startup-up team, supporting the work of others on the team and taking on new projects and tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses.
• 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings.
• Competitive compensation.
• Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (Gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts – it's up to you!).
• 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace, and a free Headspace subscription.
• MacBook Air, and specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phone.
• Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine.
• Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats.
• Books for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees