Associate Project Manager for Mechanical Engineering Division

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York’s NYC Parks seeks an Associate Project Manager for the Mechanical Engineering Division to oversee the design and construction of large capital projects at the Olmsted Center, Queens.

The role manages HVAC, plumbing, boilers, and related systems, leads a team of professionals, coordinates with consultants and agency partners, and reports progress to stakeholders. Full-time position with a salary band of $100,000 to $125,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; one year of supervisory/project management experience preferred.
• A NYS professional engineer license or equivalent is considered.
• Experience coordinating large capital projects and multidisciplinary teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct design and construction of large/complex capital projects.
• Manage mechanical engineering projects from scope through design, construction support, and closeout; monitor schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Conduct site surveys and assess HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related systems; prepare scopes and cost estimates.
• Perform design calculations for HVAC, plumbing, boilers and related systems.
• Coordinate drawings, specs, calculations, and estimates to meet project requirements and codes.
• Manage consultants and coordinate with Parks Operations, Maintenance, and Shops for constructability and maintenance needs.
• Coordinate regulatory filings, permits, utility services and agency approvals.
• Review RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change orders; conduct site visits and resolve field issues.
• Coordinate commissioning, punch lists, and project turnover; prepare progress reports and lead meetings.
• Present projects to Parks Commissioners and other stakeholders as required.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Mechanical engineering knowledge

HVAC systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer license (NY)

Job description

Associate Project Manager for Mechanical Engineering Division

• Full-time
• Agency: DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
• Job Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
• Salary Band: $100,000 to $125,000
• Compensation: USD 100,000 - USD 108,000

*This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent City employees serving in the Associate Project Manager civil service title or 2) on leave from the title.

NYC Parks is an award-winning city agency that designs and builds public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. These public spaces, representing 30,000 acres or 14% of the city’s land, encompass natural areas, parks, playgrounds, beaches, ballfields, basketball courts, athletic fields and pools.

Major Responsibilities

• Under direction, plan, coordinate and direct the implementation of the design and construction of large and/or complex capital projects.
• Manage mechanical engineering projects from scope development through design, construction support, and closeout; monitor schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Conduct site surveys and condition assessments of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related systems; develop scopes, reports and cost estimates.
• Perform design calculations for HVAC, plumbing, boilers and related systems.
• Coordinate preparation and review of drawings, specifications, calculations, and estimates for compliance with project requirements, applicable codes and Agency standards.
• Manage consultant assignments and coordinate with other design disciplines, Parks Operations, Maintenance, and Shops to address constructability and maintenance needs.
• Coordinate regulatory filings, permits, utility services and Agency approvals.
• Review RFIs, equipment submittals, shop drawings, and change order proposals; conduct site visits and coordinate resolution of field issues.
• Coordinate commissioning, punch lists, and project turnover; prepare progress reports and lead project meetings.
• Present projects to Parks Commissioners, community boards, design commissions and other stakeholders, as required.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

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:

1. 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

2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or

3. 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.

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.