Project Manager

Agency DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Design and Construction seeks Assistant Urban Designer to plan and coordinate construction across the five boroughs. You will assist with a portfolio of capital design projects, managing scoping, design, and procurement stages while using agency resources to meet objectives.

Selected candidates will monitor schedules, liaise with contractors and sponsor agencies, and prepare project communications and changes. Office location is in Queens with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited college and one year of full-time experience related to urban design development programs.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to item 1; however, a bachelor's degree in architecture is required for all candidates; graduate work may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate construction activities for capital projects.
• Assist with a portfolio of design or construction projects across the five boroughs.
• Serve as the key contact during scoping, design, and construction procurement phases.
• Utilize agency resources to meet objectives and monitor completion schedules.
• Inform Sr. Project Managers of scheduling, design, and construction issues; keep costs on budget.
• Liaise between contractors, DDC, and sponsor agencies; maintain project history files and schedules; review projects and address issues.
• Prepare change orders, project correspondence, and reports.

Skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Graduate work / advanced degree substitution

Job description

Hours: Full Time - 35 Hours

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

Only candidates who are permanent in the Assistant Urban Designer title or those who are reachable on the open-competitive list (exam #2039) and (exam# 5019) 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.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings seeks Project Managers. The Project Managers will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating construction. The selected candidates will assist with a portfolio of capital design or construction projects throughout the five boroughs. The Project Managers will be assigned projects at various stages of design and construction, and will be the key contact throughout the scoping, design, and construction procurement phase. The Project Managers will utilize the agency’s technical resources to ensure that their projects meet DDC’s Commitment Plan objectives and follow up on completion schedules. The Project Managers will also apprise Sr. Project Managers of scheduling, construction, and design issues; keep costs within budget; liaise between contractors, DDC and sponsor agencies; maintain comprehensive project history files; coordinate project schedules; review projects; address construction and design issues; prepare change orders, project correspondence, and reports.

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.

ASSISTANT URBAN DESIGNER - 22092

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

• 1. A baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited college and one (1) year of full-time experience in planning, design, research, investigations and/or studies related to urban design development programs; or
• 2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, a baccalaureate degree in architecture is required of all candidates. Graduate work leading to an advanced degree in architecture, urban design or city planning may be substituted for the one year of experience described above.

Preferred Skills

Candidates should have the ability to manage construction managers complete multiple multi-trade projects on schedule possess strong computer, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills and should be attentive to details.

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.