Part-Time Construction Management Aide

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; CAD 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

City of New York—Department of Design and Construction seeks a College Aide to support the Brooklyn portfolio in construction management tasks, field inspections, and project recordkeeping.

You will work under an Engineer-in-Charge, gaining exposure to high-profile projects such as Vision Zero safety improvements and resilient infrastructure. You must be enrolled in an accredited college or graduate school and meet the residency and student-status requirements.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student pursuing Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Basic ability to read and interpret civil engineering contract drawings, specifications, and construction plans; familiarity with AutoCAD/Civil 3D is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, especially Excel and Word; exposure to construction management or project tracking software is a plus.
• Strong organizational habits with diligence in auditing complex multi-page submittals, construction records, and contractual documentation.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication in English; ability to summarize project status concisely and coordinate with engineers, contractors, and managers.
• Eagerness to learn NYC municipal construction administration and the capital lifecycle of heavy civil infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Active Project Tracking & Governance: Track construction milestones, schedules, and logs for progress reporting.
• Capital Project Closeout Acceleration: Lead document collection for substantial completion, punch lists, warranties, and as-builts.
• Engineering & Construction Records Auditing: Review payment packages, change orders, testing reports, and submittals for accuracy.
• Plan & Field Verification: Assist engineers in verifying field conditions against drawings using desktop tools and GIS mapping.
• Project Team Collaboration: Coordinate with Resident Engineers, inspectors, and agency liaisons to resolve bottlenecks.

Skills

Academic Pathways

Plan Literacy

Software & Data Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Curiosity & Drive

Education

College student

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Excel

Word

Job description

City of New York—Department of Design and Construction seeks a College Aide to support the Brooklyn portfolio in construction management tasks, field inspections, and project recordkeeping.

You will work under an Engineer-in-Charge, gaining exposure to high-profile projects such as Vision Zero safety improvements and resilient infrastructure. You must be enrolled in an accredited college or graduate school and meet the residency and student-status requirements.