Director of Project Controls & Risk Management

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking an Executive Director in the Project Controls Division to integrate risk, cost, and schedule with project delivery. You will set standards for construction management documents, drive claims avoidance, and oversee governance across divisions.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and proven experience in complex capital projects, with responsibility for training, KPI reporting, and stakeholder collaboration within the agency.

Qualifications

• Six years of full-time construction management on capital projects with value of at least $300,000.
• At least 18 months in a managerial or consultative capacity in project management.
• U.S. education verification required; foreign credentials require equivalency evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee integration of project controls with delivery to manage risk, cost, and schedule.
• Establish policies and standards for construction management documents and data.
• Lead claims avoidance strategies and governance, including procurement innovations.
• Prepare KPI reports and present results to senior management; mentor staff.

Skills

Schedule management

Cost management

Risk management

Claims management

Leadership

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture

Job description

City of New York is seeking an Executive Director in the Project Controls Division to integrate risk, cost, and schedule with project delivery. You will set standards for construction management documents, drive claims avoidance, and oversee governance across divisions.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and proven experience in complex capital projects, with responsibility for training, KPI reporting, and stakeholder collaboration within the agency.