Project Manager

NYC Citywide Administrative Services; All (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee leased space projects and ensure compliance with city regulations. This role involves managing multiple stakeholders, developing project plans, and ensuring efficient space programming aligned with operational needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, a background in architectural programming, and proficiency in design software. Join a team dedicated to enhancing city operations and making a lasting impact on New York City's future. Embrace the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with the potential for remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in project management with supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in design tools and knowledge of NYC Building Code.

Responsibilities

• Manage leased space projects ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
• Develop project schedules and budgets while coordinating stakeholders.
• Supervise construction projects and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Architectural Programming

Design Expertise

Construction Administration

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat

Photoshop

BlueBeam

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ARCHIBUS

Job description

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s iconic courthouses and municipal buildings to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies, our work ensures that all agencies can deliver on their missions. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.

Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work, providing City agencies with critical resources and support, including:

1. Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
2. Managing 55 public buildings.
3. Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
4. Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
5. Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
6. Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're serving all agencies, providing impactful support, quality customer service, and helping secure the future of New York City for generations. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more.

The Real Estate Services (RES) division supports NYC's government operations by managing 37 million sq ft of space, handling citywide acquisitions, sales, dispositions of real estate, architectural design, project management, zoning, land use, property valuation, and financial analysis.

The Design & Project Management (D&PM) Unit provides project management and design expertise for space renovation and development, translating operational needs into functional spaces that support agency missions and workforce.

We seek to hire a Project Manager (Administrative Space Analyst, NM) capable of managing leased space projects, developing and supervising plans, designs, and technical drawings to ensure compliance with codes, industry standards, and city regulations. The role involves project contract and administrative duties, including reviewing Term Sheets and coordinating multiple stakeholders. Experience in architectural programming, design, and construction administration is preferred.

Responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring accurate completion of programming questionnaires and analysis sheets within deadlines.
2. Providing feedback to agencies on efficient space programming aligned with operational needs and workplace culture.
3. Completing site evaluations and including base building work in proposals.
4. Developing initial project schedules with team input.
5. Confirming proper project budgeting and securing financial approvals.
6. Reviewing scopes of work for tenants and incorporating them into transactions.
7. Reviewing preliminary plans, construction documents, and furniture manifests for compliance.
8. Developing preliminary plans or base drawings as needed.
9. Developing construction documents and selecting finishes and furniture for in-house projects.
10. Measuring spaces and confirming scope for sign-off.
11. Managing construction projects through completion, checking field conditions, and coordinating timely delivery.
12. Supervising and reviewing plans, designs, and technical drawings for compliance and suitability.

Flexible Work Update: The position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program.

To apply, visit www.nyc.gov/jobs or www.nyc.gov/ess (for current NYC employees) and search for Job ID #713065.

Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls, faxes, or personal inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A baccalaureate degree with five years of relevant experience, including supervisory experience, or
2. High school diploma or equivalent with nine years of relevant experience, including supervisory experience, or
3. An acceptable equivalent with the requisite experience and supervisory background.

Preferred Skills include proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, BlueBeam, AutoCAD, familiarity with ARCHIBUS, workplace strategies, furniture and finishes selection, NYC Building Code, scope development, budgeting, space assessment, and strong interpersonal skills.