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, partners 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 design and construction issues, and negotiates with contractors and vendors. The position also reviews change orders and estimates, monitors safety and schedule compliance and contractor performance, prepares reports, attends meetings, and supervises Project Managers and Junior Project Managers.
Requirements
- Must be permanent in the Construction Project Manager title, or have taken and passed Open-Competitive exam #3042 or #5058, or filed for Open-Competitive exam #6040. Applicants must provide a Notice of Results or Proof of Filing, or indicate permanent status in the title.
- Meet the Construction Project Manager qualification requirements through one of the stated pathways: a high school diploma and five years of qualifying construction project management or inspection experience; qualifying experience plus a relevant bachelor's degree or professional license; or a qualifying combination of experience and education.
- Qualifying construction project experience must involve projects costing at least $300,000 for each year of experience claimed.
- 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, and a valid New York State motor vehicle driver license maintained during employment.
- At appointment, hold a valid motor vehicle driver license in New York State and maintain it for the duration of employment.
- Specify each construction project's description, work period, type of work performed, and allotted funds.
- Educational credentials must be from an institution accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 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 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
