Junior Project Manager

Nyc-Department-of-Design-and-Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Design and Construction is seeking a Project Manager Intern to support ADA compliance across capital projects. You will interpret and apply the 2010 ADA Standards and NYC Building Code Chapter 11, review consultants’ work, and participate in interagency meetings to ensure accessibility compliance.

Responsibilities include site visits to assess ADA adherence, staff development support, and effective communication of technical information within a collaborative or independent

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, or related fields; or a master’s degree in architecture (first professional degree).
• Design and construction knowledge related to accessibility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interpreting and applying the 2010 ADA Standards and NYC Building Code Chapter 11.
• Review outside design consultants’ work for ADA compliance.
• Participate in interagency meetings and conduct weekly construction site visits to assess accessibility.

Skills

ADA knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate degree in engineering/architecture/related fields

Master’s degree in architecture (first professional degree)

Job description

Hours: Full‑Time Position – 35 Hours

Work Location: 30‑30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Project Manager Intern title or those who are reachable on the Open‑Competitive list #5114 may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

Reporting directly to the Director of ADA Compliance within the NYC Department of Design and Construction’s Division of Public Buildings, the selected Project Manager Intern will assist with interpreting and applying the 2010 ADA Standards, Chapter 11 of the NYC Building Code, as well as other applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations that pertain to accessibility. The candidate will ensure the compliant design and construction of all capital projects by performing reviews of outside design consultants’ work, participating in interagency meetings with design consultants and internal DDC staff, assisting with staff development, and conducting weekly construction site visits to assess the level of ADA/Accessibility compliance.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full‑time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluationguide.pdf.

PROJECT MANAGER INTERN# ‑ 22425

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; or
2. A master’s degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills

Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 1 year of relevant design and construction experience pertaining to accessibility (not Web Accessibility). The ability to demonstrate expertise in both the 2010 ADA Standards and Chapter 11 of the NYC Building Code is highly desirable. Candidates should have the ability to communicate highly specialized and technical information to a variety of audiences, both in writing and verbally. Candidates should be able to work in both a collaborative environment and independently, interchangeably.

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

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.