Associate Project Manager, Capital Projects

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking an Associate Project Manager for Capital Projects to manage important projects related to justice and public safety. This role involves overseeing project planning, construction administration, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure effective implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing the city's infrastructure. Candidates should possess strong project management skills, relevant educational qualifications, and a commitment to public service.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, or related fields preferred.
• Experience in project management or relevant fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and design software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between agencies for courthouse space planning and requirements.
• Monitor project progress and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Engage clients and facilitate meetings and presentations.

Skills

Project Management

Organization

Communication

Education

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college

Associate degree with 2 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Associate Project Manager, Capital Projects

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ABOUT THE OFFICE: The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) advises the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety on criminal justice policy and is the mayor’s representative to the courts, district attorneys, defenders, and state criminal justice agencies, among others. The office designs, deploys and evaluates citywide strategies to drive down crime, reduce unnecessary arrests and incarceration, and improve the system’s fairness. MOCJ works with law enforcement and city agencies, non-profits, foundations, and others to implement data-driven strategies that address current crime conditions, prevent offending, and build the strong neighborhoods that ensure enduring safety.

The Capital Projects unit is responsible for supporting public safety and well-being initiatives through the improvement of the City’s built environment and civic assets. Reflective of that mission, the Capital Projects unit is tasked with overseeing and delivering comprehensive project management and design expertise to the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA), NYC Agencies, and Justice-related service providers. The Capital Projects unit provides project management supervision, facilitation, and implementation services for City-owned Courthouse buildings and Jail facilities to help client agencies fulfill their operational and space needs.

About The Role

MOCJ Capital Projects unit is seeking an Associate Project Manager, capable of providing excellent project management and coordination for the implementation of MOCJ’s Justice-related project portfolios within the five boroughs, including NYC Courts and Borough-Based Jails (BBJ) program.

The Associate Project Manager will report to the Executive Director of Capital Projects, and work closely with the Deputy Executive Director to lead the day-to-day supervision and coordination of project planning, programming, design, and construction administration for the unit’s project portfolio. The ideal candidate would be a self-directed individual with excellent organizational and time-management skills, and able to independently take initiative, problem solve, and balance competing priorities.

Responsibilities Include

• Serve as the liaison between DCAS and OCA for Courthouse Space Planning Strategies, to coordinate and identify MOCJ clients’ space needs and operational requirements
• Monitor project progress and critical milestones at various stages, to help the Executive Director address critical path and time-sensitive project issues
• Support the supervision and review of design and program plans as needed
• Engage with client agencies to coordinate and facilitate meetings, site visits, and internal/public presentations as needed
• Develop a central portfolio tracking system to maintain status updates and records
• Represent the Capital Projects team as the point of contact for City agencies, OCA, project consultants, Justice-related service providers and other stakeholders
• Conduct research for evidence-based design and community engagement approaches to support the City’s Public Safety initiatives and strategic pilot projects, such as: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Trauma Informed Design, etc.
• Perform additional duties and special assignments as required
  
  

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Minimum Qualifications

• Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
• Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?
• Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?
• Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?
  
  

Preferred Skills

• A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Urban/City Planning, and/or Construction Administration - Proficiency in Microsoft Office products: TEAMS, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including public speaking - Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice and public service - A minimum of 2 or more years of professional experience in project management, architecture, urban planning, design activism, spatial justice, placemaking, or other relevant fields. - Proficiency in Microsoft and Adobe Creative Suite programs (Bluebeam, AutoCAD) is a plus - Knowledge of NYC building codes, operational agencies, design, planning, policy, and political landscape is a plus
  
  

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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

, $68,213.00 – $80,000.00

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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