Senior Project Manager

City of New York•New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Project Manager will work in the Design & Project Management Unit of the Real Estate Services division of the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). The unit provides project management and design expertise to DCAS and City client agencies, helping translate agencies’ operational requirements into effective space plans. The role manages projects involving leased and City-owned space, including renovation planning and construction administration, and develops or supervises plans, designs, and technical drawings to ensure compliance with applicable codes, industry requirements, and City standards. The position also involves project contract and general administration, commenting on term sheets, and managing multiple stakeholders. The position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37. Only employees permanent in the title of Architect, or candidates reachable via an open competitive list call, are eligible to apply.

Requirements

Valid New York State registration as an Architect, which must be maintained throughout employment.
For placement in Assignment Levels II and III: at least one year within the last three years as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project requiring additional, specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
Only employees permanent in the title of Architect, or candidates reachable via an open competitive list call, are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

Ensure programming questionnaires and analysis sheets are completed accurately and within established timeframes.
Advise client agencies on efficient office-space programming using flexible planning strategies that support operational requirements and agency culture.
Ensure site evaluations are completed accurately and that proposed architectural base-building work is included.
Develop initial project schedules with input from team members.
Confirm projects are properly budgeted and that all financial approvals are secured.
Write, review, or comment on Tenant Representative scopes of work and incorporate them into transactions when required.
Review preliminary plans, construction documents, and furniture manifests for compliance with the program and design intent.
Develop preliminary plans, base drawings, or other drawings needed to illustrate space-planning concepts when required.
Develop construction documents and select finishes and furniture for in-house expense projects when required.
Identify spaces requiring measurement, confirm the spatial scope, and obtain D&PM sign-off.
Manage construction projects through Substantial Completion, check field conditions, and coordinate timely, effective project completion.
Develop, supervise, and review plans, designs, and technical drawings to ensure compliance with codes, industry requirements, and City standards and alignment with client agencies’ programmatic requirements.
Perform project contract and general administration, including commenting on term sheets and managing multiple stakeholders.