Project Manager

City of New York•New York, NY
•$66,330 - $76,279•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, is seeking a Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate construction. The position supports a portfolio of capital design or construction projects across the five boroughs. Projects may be at various stages of design and construction, and the Project Manager serves as a key contact through scoping, design, and construction procurement. The role uses agency technical resources to help ensure projects meet DDC Commitment Plan objectives and completion schedules.

Requirements

  • Meet one of the listed qualification pathways: a high school diploma or equivalent plus five years of qualifying construction-project management and/or inspection experience; one year of that experience plus a qualifying bachelor's degree; one year of that experience plus a valid professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect license; or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling five years.
  • For qualifying construction-project experience, each project must have had a total cost of at least $300,000 for each year of required experience.
  • For each construction project listed in the application, specify its description, the time period worked, the type of work performed, and the money allotted.
  • Have a New York State motor vehicle driver license at appointment and maintain it throughout employment. Moving violations, license suspension, or an accident record may result in disqualification.
  • For Assignment Level II, have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience in Assignment Level I or one additional year of qualifying construction-project experience.
  • For Assignment Level III, have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience in Construction Project Manager Assignment Levels I and II, or two additional years of qualifying construction-project experience; a valid New York State driver license must be maintained.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of capital design or construction projects at various stages of design and construction.
  • Serve as a key contact throughout project scoping, design, and construction procurement.
  • Use agency technical resources to help ensure projects meet DDC Commitment Plan objectives and completion schedules.
  • Apprise Senior Project Managers of scheduling, construction, and design issues.
  • Keep project costs within budget.
  • Liaise between contractors, DDC, and sponsor agencies.
  • Maintain comprehensive project history files.
  • Coordinate project schedules and review projects.
  • Address construction and design issues.
  • Prepare change orders, project correspondence, and reports.
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