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 role 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 develops cost estimates and project schedules, directs project design and construction teams, resolves construction and design issues, and negotiates with contractors and vendors. The position also reviews change orders and project estimates, monitors safety and schedule compliance, produces reports, attends meetings, oversees contractor performance, and supervises Project Managers and Junior Project Managers. The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, at 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101. A valid New York State motor vehicle driver license is required at appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Applicants must provide details about each construction project they have worked on, including its description, dates, work performed, and allotted funds. Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution; foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.
Requirements
- Meet the Construction Project Manager qualification requirements through one of the stated education and experience pathways: a high school diploma or equivalent plus five years of qualifying full-time 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.
- Qualifying construction project experience must involve 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; a valid New York State driver license is also required and must be maintained for this pathway.
- Hold a valid motor vehicle driver license in the State of New York at appointment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
- For each construction project worked on, provide a description, time period, type of work performed, and amount of money allotted.
- Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution; 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 project 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 on time and cost-effectively.
- 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
