BOB- Project Manager

New York City Department of Transportation; New York, Water Street (NY, PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking an Administrative Project Manager to oversee complex capital construction projects. This role involves managing staff, directing construction activities, and ensuring projects align with the City’s capital budget. Candidates should have strong communication skills and relevant experience in engineering or project management.

Benefits

Eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in engineering design, construction, or project coordination.
• At least two years in a managerial or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Manages professional and technical staff overseeing complex capital construction contracts.
• Directs activities related to the construction and rehabilitation of the City’s bridges.
• Prepares scopes and specifications for contracts and liaises with outside agencies.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of current civil design and construction practices

Ability to supervise engineers

Education

Baccalaureate degree in engineering

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Civil Service Title: Administrative Project Manager

* IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, CANDIDATES MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE LIST, EXAM # 8042, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55-A PROGRAM. PLEASE INDICATE THIS ON YOUR RESUME.*

PROOF OF FILING WILL BE REQUIRED.

Job Description

Serves as a Project Manager/Engineer-in-Charge in the Bureau of Capital Design and Construction. Manages professional and technical staff, including consultants, overseeing complex capital construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation contracts. Directs activities related to the construction and rehabilitation of the City’s bridges and related structures, making decisions impacting the City’s capital budget and construction projects. Performs high-level work in directing large, complex capital projects cost-effectively, reviews contract documents, reports, and schedules, and exercises full administrative and technical responsibilities for planning, organizing, and directing staff in construction project management. Prepares scopes and specifications for contracts, liaises with outside agencies like NYSDOT and FHWA, advises on goals and contractor performance, reviews final cost estimates, and oversees a large staff of construction professionals.

Preferred Skills

1. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
2. Knowledge of current civil design and construction practices and techniques.
3. Ability to supervise engineers in planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling complex capital construction phases.

Work Location

55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041

Hours

35 hours/week

Application Process

Resumes can be submitted electronically:

• For City employees: via Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, search for Job ID# 713863.
• For other applicants: visit nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 713863.

Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, business administration, or public administration, plus five years of experience in engineering design, construction, or project coordination, with at least two years in a managerial or supervisory role; or
2. A high school diploma or equivalent plus nine years of relevant experience, with at least two years in a managerial or supervisory role; or
3. Equivalent education and experience. A Master’s degree, law degree, or valid NYS Professional Engineer or Architect license may substitute for one year of experience, but the two-year supervisory experience is mandatory.

Additional Information

• This position is open to qualified persons with disabilities eligible under the 55-a Program. Please indicate your interest in this program at the top of your resume and cover letter.
• Eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs; more info at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
• Residency in NYC is not required.
• The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination based on any protected characteristic.