Project Manager

City of New York•Queens, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is seeking a Project Manager for its Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division. The A&CM Division manages a $5 billion capital projects portfolio, focusing on preserving and modernizing NYCHA buildings and apartments through strategic planning, design standards, financing, and project delivery. The Capital Programs team within A&CM oversees over 500 active construction projects citywide, ranging from $100,000 to $500 million. These projects include renovations and modernization of apartments, building interiors, systems, exteriors, site security, and grounds. The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering capital construction projects on time, within budget, and with the highest safety and quality standards. This role involves supervising and coordinating in-house and outsourced construction management personnel, as well as architectural and engineering resources. The selected candidate will make day-to-day project management decisions, manage the project portfolio using the project management system, and escalate issues to senior management when necessary.

Requirements

At least six years of full-time satisfactory experience in construction management work on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $300,000.
At least eighteen months of which must have been in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction.
A combination of education and experience sufficient to equal a total of ten years.
Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. Employees must maintain the license during their employment.

Nice To Haves

Permanent civil service status in the title of Administrative Construction Project Manager.
Permanent civil service status in the titles Administrative Engineer and Administrative Architect.
Employees serving in the titles of or who meet the qualification requirements for Administrative Project Manager or Administrative Landscape Architect.
Candidates may be given a skills assessment as part of the interview process.
NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
Consideration for the 55-a Program if eligible and indicated in the cover letter.

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of accountability from inception to completion for all capital projects in portfolio.
Manage budget status of projects throughout the project life cycle, proactively identify potential issues, and recommend corrective action.
Create project schedule in consultation with the Capital Programs and Design teams; manage the schedule throughout the project life cycle, proactively identify potential issues; recommend corrective action.
Coordinate and supervise activities of in-house staff throughout the project life cycle to achieve project goals.
Review contract documents for constructability; review pre-bid estimates.
Coordinate the assembly of the bid package for submission to Procurement; evaluate bid proposals; research bidder qualifications and compliance with bid requirements; meet with bidders as necessary; recommend contractors for contract award.
Coordinate with external agencies, such as Department of Buildings and Department of Environmental Protection.
Organize and maintain project records as required by A&CM’s policies and protocols.
Visit construction sites regularly to ensure project objectives are achieved.
Ensure the timely review and processing of Requests for Information (RFI), submittits (shop drawings, material samples, etc.), requests for payments, change orders, time extensions, schedule of values, progress schedules and other project correspondence.
Maintain familiarity with applicable building codes and governmental regulations.
Ensure the timely review and follow-up of reports, including but not limited to, field inspection reports, Safety and Construction Quality reports, special inspections, FOIL requests and audit findings.
Manage timely close out of projects including full documentation of project and final payments.
Ensure contractor compliance with HUD’s Section 3 and NYCHA’s Resident Employment Program requirements.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Deputy Director; may perform additional duties in the absence of supervisor.