Senior Project Manager

City of New York•New York City, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction’s Public Buildings Division seeks a Senior Project Manager to manage complex capital commitment projects from inception through construction completion and close-out. The position works with Sponsor Agencies to establish an understanding of each project’s scope and vision, reviews proposed projects to determine how and when work should be performed, and oversees project delivery. Reporting to the Deputy/Program Director, the Senior Project Manager develops cost estimates and deliverable schedules; directs project design, construction management, and construction staff; resolves design and construction issues; and negotiates with contractors and vendors. The role also reviews change orders and project estimates, monitors safety and schedule compliance and contractor performance, prepares reports, attends meetings, and supervises Project Managers and Junior Project Managers. The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, at 30-30 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101. Applicants must meet the stated New York City civil service eligibility criteria and provide the applicable exam or permanent-title documentation. A valid New York State motor vehicle driver license is required at appointment and must be maintained during employment.

Requirements

Must be permanent in the Construction Project Manager title, have taken and passed Open-Competitive exam #3042 or #5058, or have filed for Open-Competitive exam #6040. Applicants must include a Notice of Results, Proof of Filing, or indicate permanent status in the title.
Meet one of the stated Construction Project Manager qualification pathways: a high school diploma or equivalent plus five years of qualifying construction project management and/or inspection experience; or one year of that experience plus a qualifying bachelor’s degree; or one year of that experience plus a valid professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect license; or a qualifying combination of experience and education totaling five years.
Qualifying experience described in the posting involves managing and/or inspecting construction projects costing at least $300,000 each for each required year of experience.
For Assignment Level II, have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience in Assignment Level I or one additional year of the specified 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 the specified construction project experience, and hold a valid New York State motor vehicle driver license.
At appointment, hold a motor vehicle driver license valid in New York State and maintain it for the duration of employment. Moving violations, license suspension, or an accident record may result in disqualification.
For each construction project listed in an application, specify the project description, work period, type of work performed, and money allotted.
Educational credentials must be from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting organization. Foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.

Responsibilities

Manage complex capital commitment projects from inception through construction completion and close-out.
Review proposed projects to determine how and when the work should be performed.
Work with Sponsor Agencies from project inception to establish an understanding of each project’s scope and vision.
Generate cost estimates to determine project bid prices.
Develop deliverable dates and schedules to complete projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Supervise, coordinate, and direct project design, construction management, and construction staff.
Resolve construction and design issues.
Negotiate with contractors and vendors.
Process and review change orders and project estimates.
Ensure safety precautions are followed and work is completed on schedule.
Generate reports and attend meetings.
Oversee contractor performance.
Supervise, coordinate, and direct Project Managers and Junior Project Managers.