Junior Project Manager

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York's Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, seeks a Junior Project Manager to assist with entry‑level project management tasks under supervision. The position offers on‑site work at 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY and training in senior responsibilities.

You will help maintain schedules, coordinate activities between agencies and contractors, review reports, and support budget tracking.

Qualifications

• Entry-level project management responsibilities with training under supervision.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a project management information system to provide data for planning and control of project development.
• Establish project timeframes and cost schedules.
• Coordinate project activities between client agencies, contractors and responsible departments.
• Review schedules, reports, and orders to assure compliance with completion dates.
• Prepare management reports and assist in resolving budget-related problems.

Job description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours

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

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, seeks a Junior Project Manager working within the Health Program Unit. Under the supervision of a Project Manager, with limited latitude for independent judgment and action, the selected candidate will perform entry-level project management work and receive training in senior level project management responsibilities. Junior Project Manager duties will include assisting with the following tasks: maintaining a project management information system to provide data for the planning and control of project development; establishing project timeframes and cost schedules; determining and coordinating project activities required between the client agencies, contractors, and departments responsible for project completion; reviewing all schedules, reports, and orders prepared by consultants, contractors, and client agencies to assure compliance with project completion dates; checking contractors' work performance via field visits and on-site inspections. The selected candidate will also prepare management reports and resolve problems that arise in meeting schedules and assigned budgets.

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-evaluation-guide.pdf.

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 not required for this position.

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.

, $59,747.00 – $68,709.00