BOB- Construction Project Manager II

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, seeks a Construction Project Manager II to lead field crews on major elevated infrastructure projects in Brooklyn and beyond.

You will review plans, issue work tickets, draft notices, and ensure safety and schedule adherence while coordinating with skilled trades and city agencies. A NY license and strong AutoCAD/MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma and five years of full-time construction project management experience.
• Or one year of experience plus a bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture or construction-related field.
• Valid professional engineer, architect, or landscape architect license may substitute experience.
• Experience reviewing plans, preparing tickets, and coordinating field crews is required.

Responsibilities

• Assign and coordinate activities of in-house crews for city projects.
• Review engineering plans and prepare work tickets and lane closure applications.
• Supervise safety, quality, and progress of construction, including nights and weekends.
• Prepare project cost reports and monitor material usage and manpower.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office

Team coordination

Inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture

Professional Engineer license (NY/US)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

• Job Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
• Salary Band: $100,000 to $125,000
• Compensation: USD 78,740 - USD 114,033

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
Other reasons you should work for us: Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: 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

Qualifications

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. 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. 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.

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.