Junior Project Manager

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

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About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, seeks a Junior Project Manager working within the Libraries Program Unit. Under the supervision of a Project Manager, with limited latitude for independent judgment and action, the selected candidate will perform entry-level project management work and receive training in senior level project management responsibilities. Junior Project Manager duties will include assisting with the following tasks: maintaining a project management information system to provide data for the planning and control of project development; establishing project timeframes and cost schedules; determining and coordinating project activities required between the client agencies, contractors, and departments responsible for project completion; reviewing all schedules, reports, and orders prepared by consultants, contractors, and client agencies to assure compliance with project completion dates; checking contractors' work performance via field visits and on-site inspections. The selected candidate will also prepare management reports and resolve problems that arise in meeting schedules and assigned budgets.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related fields.
• A master's degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills.
• Ability to multi-task various projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a project management information system to provide data for planning and control of project development.
• Establish project timeframes and cost schedules.
• Determine and coordinate project activities required between client agencies, contractors, and departments.
• Review schedules, reports, and orders prepared by consultants, contractors, and client agencies for compliance with project completion dates.
• Check contractors' work performance via field visits and on-site inspections.
• Prepare management reports and resolve problems related to schedules and budgets.

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees