CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Nyc-Housing-Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NYCHA is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee VRP restoration projects in move-out apartments, coordinating with vendors and in-house staff to ensure compliance and timely completion.

The role requires rigorous documentation, contract oversight, and proactive communication with management and other departments to resolve issues and ensure quality work.

Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or equivalent and five years of full-time experience managing/inspecting construction projects worth at least $300,000.
• One year of experience plus a baccalaureate degree in engineering or related field.
• One year of experience plus a valid PE, Architect, or Landscape Architect license.
• Four-year diploma plus two years of experience or education to total five years.

Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections during all phases of contractor restoration work.
• Enforce City, State, and Federal building compliance laws.
• Review contract specs and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Construction project management

Site inspections

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma + 5 years experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

Professional engineer / architect license

Combination of education + experience to total 5 years

Tools

None

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Area Supervisor, the Inspection Supervisor responsibilities will include the inspection of VRP (Vacancy Readiness Program) restoration related work in move-out apartments performed by vendor and in-house staff (i.e., plumbing, carpentry, plastering, maintenance, laborers, carpenters) contract work.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform site inspections during all phases (i.e., pre-start, during and post close out) of contractor restoration work.
• Enforcement of all City, State, Federal laws for building compliance.
• Review contract specifications and enforce all construction and environmental regulatory compliance requirements.
• Review all environmental testing results impacting the restoration work (Lead Based Paint, RRP, Asbestos and Mold).
• Attend meetings to ensure contractual issues are properly addressed.
• Review and approve contractor payment requests and related documentation are in order.
• Maintain, organize and store accurate records for possible change orders or audit to the contract.
• Coordinate all phasing of the restoration project and schedule the work with the contractor and building management.
• Prepare daily and weekly contract work activity reports.
• Create and store all related Maximo Work Orders as each phase of the work is completed.
• Coordinate and follow-up with other department on all submissions for approval.
• Write up all correspondences to the vendor for any disciplinary actions of breaching the contract.

Additional Information

• Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have civil service status in the title of Construction Project Manager to be considered.
• INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED IS FOR THE SAME TITLE.
• NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year in their current title and level (if applicable).

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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.

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

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.