Senior Project Manager
About The Position
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Public Buildings Division is seeking a Senior Project Manager to manage complex capital commitment projects. The position reviews proposed projects to determine how and when work should be performed, works with Sponsor Agencies from project inception to understand each project’s scope and vision, and oversees projects from conception through construction completion and close-out. Reporting to the Deputy/Program Director, the Senior Project Manager generates cost estimates and project schedules, supervises and coordinates project design and construction teams, resolves construction and design issues, and negotiates with contractors and vendors. The role also reviews change orders and estimates, monitors safety and schedule compliance and contractor performance, prepares reports, attends meetings, and directs Project Managers and Junior Project Managers.
Requirements
- Meet the Construction Project Manager qualification requirements through one of the listed education and experience pathways: a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of qualifying full-time construction project management and/or inspection experience; qualifying experience plus a relevant bachelor’s degree; qualifying experience plus a valid professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect license; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
- Qualifying construction project experience must involve managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects costing at least $300,000 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 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.
- For the specified Level III experience pathway, possess and maintain a motor vehicle driver license valid in New York State.
- Possess and maintain a motor vehicle driver license valid in New York State at appointment; moving violations, license suspension, or an accident record may result in disqualification.
- For each construction project listed in the application, provide a description, dates worked, type of work performed, and amount of 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.
- Review proposed projects to determine how and when work should be performed.
- Work with Sponsor Agencies from project inception to understand each project’s scope and vision.
- Oversee projects from conception through construction completion and close-out.
- Generate cost estimates to determine project bid prices.
- Develop deliverable dates and schedules to complete assigned 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
