Associate Project Manager

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP); New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,740 - 114,033; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Associate Project Manager to oversee CM services on major projects in NYC. The role requires reviewing submittals, coordinating engineers and CM consultants, and ensuring budgets and schedules align with DEP procedures.

It also involves presenting project updates and maintaining compliance with EH&S rules. Candidates should have supervisory PM experience on large projects and a relevant engineering or construction management degree, plus a

Qualifications

• One year of supervisory project management experience on engineering/ construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management as specified.
• New York State driver license required.
• Experience reviewing CM submittals, budgets and schedules preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs reviews on construction management services submittals and supervises CM consultants.
• Coordinates between engineers and CM consultants on project issues.
• Ensures CM cost proposals and payment packages comply with DEP procedures.
• Reviews CM consultant submittals for upper management approval.
• Coordinates with stakeholders to ensure projects progress to completion.
• Monitors CM consultants budgeting, scope and schedule adherence.
• Performs field visits to verify inspection quality from CM consultants.
• Tracks CM consultant performance with metrics.
• Complies with EH&S procedures related to assignments and environment.
• Reviews weekly KPI reports and monthly CM consultant budgets.

Skills

Leadership / Supervision

Budgeting & Cost Control

Project Coordination

Construction Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Relevant professional licensure or certification (NY)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Associate Project Manager – Code 22427

IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those currently serving as a permanent or probable permanent, i.e., probationary, Associate Project Manager will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs reviews on construction management (CM) services submittals and supervises construction management consultants
• Coordinates between engineers and CM consultants on any project related issues
• Ensures that CM cost proposals and payment packages are compliant with DEP procedures
• Recommends or reviews CM consultant submittals required for upper management approval in accordance with reasonable professional judgement.
• Makes the necessary coordination with stakeholders to ensure that construction projects are progressing to completion
• Ensure that the CM Consultants are managing their budgets, scope and schedule properly
• Perform field visits to ensure that CM Consultants are diligent and providing highly professional inspection services
• Track CM consultant performance with appropriate metrics
• Comply with the EH&S procedures that relate to work assignments and work environment.
• Review weekly high priority reports, monthly Key Performance Indicator Report and monthly CM Consultant Budget reports.
• Occasionally creates presentation on critical important projects and update project information routinely in the CM project folder server

Minimum Qualifications

One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect. Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

Preferred Skills

• Note: Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project. Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) or BSc in Construction Management
• Familiarity with facilities, equipment and processes related to wastewater treatment.
• Effective Judgment & Decision Making reviewing information to develop and evaluate the relative costs and benefits of potential solutions to problems and choosing the most appropriate one.
• Quantitative Analysis & Interpretation: reviewing information to develop and evaluate the relative costs and benefits of potential solutions to problems and choosing the most appropriate one.
• Written Expression: the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written words.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills
• Construction Management Knowledge

55-a Program Eligibility

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.

Salary: $78,740.00 – $114,033.00