About the position
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, seeks a Junior Project Manager working within the Parks 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.
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.
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.
Benefits
- Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
- Inclusion in the 55-a Program for qualified persons with a disability.
