Preservation Project Manager

City of New York•Flushing, NY

About The Position

This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent City employees serving in the Landmarks Preservationist civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) candidates who are reachable on the Landmarks Preservationist civil service list (Exam No. 4121). The Architecture Unit in the Capital Division designs, restores and/or modernizes existing or new Parks structures, ranging from a new recreation center to a historic house renovation. This work impacts neighborhood growth, public health and recreation in communities throughout New York City.

Requirements

Must be a current permanent City employee serving in the Landmarks Preservationist civil service title, on leave from the title, or reachable on the Landmarks Preservationist civil service list (Exam No. 4121).
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in historic preservation, architectural history, art history, architecture or American history; and one year of full-time satisfactory experience working in the fields of preservation, restoration or conservation of historic structures; or conducting research in architectural or art history, or working as an architect or architectural assistant; or teaching college level courses in historic preservation, architectural history, art history, architecture or American history.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in historic preservation, architectural history, art history, architecture or American history; and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described above.
Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.
Graduate study in any of the majors listed above can be substituted for up to one year of required experience on the basis that 30 graduate credits is equivalent to 1 year of experience.
All candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in any of the fields listed above, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience as described above.

Responsibilities

Under direction of the Team Leader and Design Director of Architecture, develop designs and bid documents for the preservation, restoration, and adaptive re-use of existing structures.
Ensure compliance with New York City Landmarks Law.
Produce conditions surveys, historic resource assessments and background research on historic monuments, buildings, structures and landscapes in New York City Parks.
Work closely with project designers, resident engineers, Maintenance & Operations (M&O) staff and public/private partnerships to provide technical assistance and advice on conservation products, techniques, preservation design practices and appropriate maintenance standards for Park resources.
Develop measured drawings and technical specifications.
Provide construction supervision assistance for historic resources and preservation.
Coordinate project-specific Agency issues, such as permits, filings and approvals.
Manage all phases of project development from scope definition through construction administration to produce complete, sustainable and technically excellent designs within established schedule and budget.
Coordinate with support units and consultants to prioritize workload to ensure schedules are met throughout the process and assistance is provided as needed.
Participate in development of design standards for historic structures including details and specifications.