Electrical Project Manager, OFNS - 25133

New York City Department of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking organization dedicated to serving the students of New York City. As an Electrical Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing electrical installations and inspections across numerous school kitchens. This position not only offers the chance to ensure compliance with strict safety and building codes but also allows you to collaborate with various stakeholders, including contractors and school administrators. If you have a passion for electrical systems and a commitment to excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational community.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in electrical installation and repair.
• Knowledge of Job Order Contract (JOC) preferred.
• Valid driver's license in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical installations and inspections in schools.
• Ensure compliance with NYC School Construction Authority standards.
• Prepare scope of work for kitchen equipment power circuits.

Skills

Installation of electrical equipment

Repair of electrical systems

Inspection of electrical equipment

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in engineering or engineering technology

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

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Electrical Project Manager, OFNS - 25133

Supervisor of Electrical Installations and Maintenance

Level:

L2

Division/Office:

Office of Food & Nutrition Services

Borough:

Citywide

Posting End Date:

05/15/2025

This position is in a civil service competitive class that is subject to examination. Position is only open to current City employees with permanent NYC civil service status as Supervisor of Electrical Installations and Maintenance or permanent in an equivalent title that is eligible for transfer under 6.1.9 to Supervisor of Electrical Installations and Maintenance. 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 .

Description:

Position Summary: The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (OFNS) employs a workforce of over 8,000 employees in +1,500 locations to prepare and serve New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) students over 150 million meals annually. To carry out this work OFNS annually uses +$300M of equipment, food, supplies and services purchased under contract, and + $40M of federally supplied food commodities.

The Electrical Project Manager is responsible for the installations and inspections of electrical feeder lines for heavy duty kitchen equipment within OFNS Kitchens citywide. They also conduct site visits, verify power availability, develop and review scope of work with contractors, plan and schedule installation and repairs to kitchen equipment and their related power circuits, and verify that the work completed according to NYCPS standards, specifications and building codes in the most economical and efficient manner. Performs related work.

Reports to: Director, Field and Equipment Services.

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: Relationships will be fostered with School Facilities, The Gordian Group, custodial engineers, building managers, school food administrators and contractual vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the contractual agreements with private contractors and vendors to implement necessary electrical work, including the installation, alteration and repair of electrical equipment in schools and leased sites.
• Ensures that all electrical work is performed in compliance with The New York City School Construction Authority standards and specifications and The New York City Department of Buildings codes.
• Reviews technical data and designs.
• Confers with contractors regarding more difficult repair jobs to ensure compliance with contract requirements, specifications, acceptability of material and adherence to plans.
• Prepares scope of work for power circuits related to kitchen equipment.
• Performs preliminary inspections prior to project start date.
• Performs post-installation inspection of work completed by vendors upon project completion.
• Oversees electrical projects including installation, alteration and repair of electric feeder lines, and ensures that vendors follow procedures related to contract specifications.
• Approves Contractor Application for Payment (CAP) following job inspection.
• Confers with contractors regarding interpretation of specifications, acceptability of materials and safety guidelines.
• Provides technical guidance in the field of electrical maintenance and installation to OFNS. Serves as an expert on electrical topics.

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum

• Four years of full-time satisfactory experience in the installation, repair and/or inspection of electrical equipment, at least two (2) years of which must have involved a large building or facility of at least 100,000 square feet or a number of buildings, of at least three (3) stories each adding up to a total of at least 100,000 square feet; or
• A combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the four years of experience required in “1” above. Accredited college or university education leading to a baccalaureate degree in engineering or engineering technology may be substituted for the required experience in the installation, repair and/or inspection of buildings and/or facilities on the basis of 5 semester credits for two months of experience up to a maximum of 60 semester credits. However, to qualify, candidates must have at least two (2) years of the required experience in the installation, repair and/or inspection of electrical equipment in a building or facility of at least 100,000 square feet or a number of buildings of at least three (3) stories, adding up to a total of at least 100,000 square feet.

Note: To be assigned to Assignment Level II personnel must have an additional one year of satisfactory full-time experience in the installation and inspection of electrical equipment.

Preferred

• Knowledge of Job Order Contract (JOC).
• Knowledge of DOB/BEC applications filing system.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring for fire suppression systems.
• A motor vehicle driver’s license valid in the State of New York.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications.

$ 87,701 - $96,471 (Incumbent - 2 years of full-time continuous City service )

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

* New York City Residency is NOT Required *

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DOE Non- Discrimination Policy
The Department of Education of 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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy .

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/ .