Administrative Construction Project Manager

Nyc-Department-of-Design-and-Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Public Buildings Division, seeks an Administrative Construction Project Manager to lead complex capital construction projects from inception to close-out. You will manage CM staff, budget, and schedules to deliver projects on time and within cost.

Reporting to the Deputy/Program Director, you will prepare cost estimates, develop deliverable dates, coordinate with Sponsor Agencies, review change orders, ensure safety, and supervise Project Managers

Qualifications

• Six+ years of construction management on capital projects with $15,000+ value.
• Eighteen months in a managerial or consultative capacity.
• Education or licensure substitutions allowed per NYS rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex capital projects from planning to close-out.
• Oversee CM staff, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate with Sponsor Agencies to define scope and vision.
• Prepare cost estimates and bid deliverables.
• Review change orders and project estimates; ensure safety and on-time delivery.
• Supervise Project Managers and Junior Project Managers.

Skills

Construction management

Schedule management

Cost management

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture

Professional engineer / licensed architect

Tools

Project management software

MS Office

Job description

Hours: Full Time- 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Construction Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #3523), or the open-competitive list (exam #3039) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Public Buildings Division seeks an Administrative Construction Project Manager. The selected candidate will manage complex capital commitment projects; oversee the planning, execution, and project completion of capital construction projects. Duties also include managing Construction Management (CM) Staff, project budget and schedules to ensure a cost effective and timely project delivery schedule. Duties also include working with Sponsor Agencies from project inception to ensure an understanding of each project’s scope and vision, construction completion and close-out of the finished structure. Reporting to the Deputy/Program Director, other key responsibilities include but are not limited to: generating cost estimates to determine the price at which the project should be bid; developing deliverable dates to determine schedules that should be adhered to in order to finish assigned projects in a timely, cost-effective manner; supervise, coordinate, and direct project’s design, construction management and construction staff; resolve complex construction or design issues; and negotiate with contractors and vendors. In addition, the selected candidate will process and review change orders and project estimates; ensure that all safety precautions are adhered to, and work is completed on schedule; generate reports; attend meetings; oversee contractor’s performance; and supervise, coordinate and direct Project Managers and Junior Project Managers.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

ADM CONSTRUCTION PRJ MGR-NM - 8299A

Minimum Qualifications

At least six years of full-time satisfactory experience in construction management work on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $15,000, at least eighteen months of which must have been in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction; and a combination of the following, sufficient to equal a total of ten years of education and experience:

• Full-time satisfactory experience in construction inspection on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $15,000. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of construction inspection experience up to a maximum of four years.
• Full-time satisfactory experience in building construction as a journeyperson in one or more of the skilled building construction trades. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of journeyperson experience up to a maximum of four years.
• Education in an accredited college leading to a bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or air pollution control, chemical, civil including structural and bridge design, electrical, mechanical, or sanitary engineering will be credited on the basis of 30 credits for one year of acceptable experience up to a maximum of four years.

A New York State license as a professional engineer or registered architect or a license as a professional engineer or registered architect from a state that has reciprocity with New York State may be substituted for the four years of education and experience described in "a", "b" and "c" above. However, all candidates must have at least six years of experience in construction management work described above, including at least eighteen months in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction.

License Requirements Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. Employees must maintain the license during their employment.

Preferred Skills

Candidates should have at least six years of experience working with complex design and construction project management, schedule management, and cost management. Candidates should have the ability to manage construction managers complete multiple multi-trade projects on schedule possess a strong organizational, computer, verbal, and written communication skills and must be attentive to details.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.