BOB- Construction Project Manager II

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Public sector pension plan

Commuter Benefits

Work From Home Policy

35-hour base work week

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, is seeking a Construction Project Manager II to lead in-house crews, review plans, issue work tickets, and coordinate with trades for safe, timely bridge projects in NYC. You will monitor progress, costs, and safety, with duties extending to evenings and weekends as required.

Requirements include strong AutoCAD and MS Office skills, a NYC driver license, and relevant construction management experience or professional licensure

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time experience managing and/or inspecting construction projects with a total cost of at least $300,000
• Possible substitution with a bachelor’s degree or professional license as described
• License/credential options include PE, Architect, or Landscape Architect; or a mix of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Assign and coordinate activities of in-house crews
• Review engineering plans for repairs
• Prepare work tickets and lane closure applications; draft Coast Guard notices
• Coordinate with trades to ensure safety and logistics
• Monitor daily progress and material/ personnel costs; prepare project reports
• Respond to emergencies and supervise after-hours work

Skills

Inspections in all weather

Drive city-owned vehicle

Education

Four-year high school diploma + 5 years construction management experience

Baccalaureate degree in engineering/construction management

Professional engineer/architect/landscape architect license

Combination of education and experience to total 5 years

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Civil Service Title- Construction Project Manager II

* IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE LIST.

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City.

The selected candidate will be responsible for assigning and coordinating the activities of in-house crews, making flag and corrective repairs to the city's elevated infrastructure; reviews engineering plans in preparation for repair jobs; prepares work tickets and lane closure applications and drafts U.S. Coast Guard notices of upcoming work; coordinates with skilled trades in the field to solve logistical problems and ensure safety standards are maintained; monitors daily progress of projects and confirms the use of materials per industry standards; prepares reports on projects including material and personnel costs; responds to emergencies and supervises work being performed during evenings, nights, and weekends; performs other related duties.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to perform inspections in all weather conditions which will include nights and weekends.
• A strong background in AutoCAD and MS office suite are required. Ability to drive city owned vehicle.
• Preference will be given to those with a motor vehicle driver's license valid in the State of New York, which may be required for certain assignments. This license must be maintained for duration of appointment in this position.

Work Location

17 South 6th Street, Brooklyn, 11249

Hours

7:30am-3:00pm/M-F

Benefits

• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• College savings plan
• Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax) a tax-deferred savings program and access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• 35-hour base work week.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC's 4 East River Bridges Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - 34202

Minimum Qualifications

1. 1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or
2. 2. One year of the experience as described in "1" above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or
3. 3. One year of the experience as described in "1" above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or
4. 4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in "1" above and the education as described in "2" above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in "2" above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 5. For Assignment to Level II, In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.
8. 6. For Assignment to Level III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Construction Project Manager, candidates must have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Level I and II; or two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question "1" above and possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment noting that if you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to perform inspections in all weather conditions which will include nights and weekends.
• A strong background in AutoCAD and MS office suite are required. Ability to drive city owned vehicle.
• Preference will be given to those with a motor vehicle driver's license valid in the State of New York, which may be required for certain assignments. This license must be maintained for duration of appointment.

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.