Senior Project Manager

City of New York•New York, NY

11d•$93,614 - $107,656•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager works within the Design & Project Management Unit of the Real Estate Services division at the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). The role manages projects for leased and City-owned space, translating client agencies’ operational needs into effective space plans. The position develops and/or supervises plans, designs, and technical drawings to ensure compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, and City requirements. Project contract and general administration duties are also required, including commenting on term sheets and managing multiple stakeholders. The Design & Project Management Unit provides project management and design services for renovations of leased and City-owned space. Its work can include programming, preliminary design, scope-of-work development, cost estimating, furniture and equipment specifications, procurement coordination, space measurement verification, and construction administration. The position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the City/DC37 Remote Work Pilot Program.

Requirements

Maintain valid New York State registration as an Architect for the duration of employment.
For placement in Assignment Levels II and III, have 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 accurately completed within required timeframes.
Advise client agencies on efficiently programming office space to meet operational requirements, using flexible space-planning strategies that support agency workplace culture.
Ensure site evaluations are accurately completed and proposed architectural base-building work is included.
Develop an initial project schedule with input from team members.
Confirm projects are properly budgeted and required 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.
When required, develop preliminary plans, base drawings, and other drawings needed to illustrate space-planning concepts.
When required, develop construction documents and select finishes and furniture for in-house expense projects.
Identify spaces requiring measurement and confirm the spatial scope for D&PM sign-off.
Manage construction projects through Substantial Completion, check field conditions, and coordinate timely and effective project completion.
Develop, supervise, and review plans, designs, and technical drawings to ensure code, industry, and City standards compliance and alignment with client agencies’ programmatic requirements.
Perform project contract and general administration, including commenting on term sheets and managing multiple stakeholders.