Senior Coordinator for Landscape Architecture Program

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York’s Parks Department is seeking a Community Coordinator to assist in managing Capital Division design and construction projects within the Landscape Architecture Program at the Olmsted Center, Queens. You will track schedules, coordinate design, permits, procurement and close-out activities, and prepare Unifier reports for leadership and reviewers.

The role requires strong organizational, writing and communication skills, experience with program management, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and two years of related community work experience.
• Alternatively, a high school diploma with six years of related experience.
• Equivalent combinations may be considered with additional experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of Capital Division design and construction projects for the Landscape Architecture Program.
• Track project schedules from funding inception through design, procurement, construction and close-out.
• Manage reporting and tracking documents to support program management.
• Monitor Unifier for missed tasks and prepare reports for leadership and reviewers.
• Liaise with internal divisions and external offices as needed.
• Attend meetings and take notes; follow-up with teams.
• Monitor project funding with budget staff using FMS.
• Prepare CP request packages for OMB submissions.
• Track consultant services and initiate work orders with Landscape Architecture Teams.
• Support implementation of Agency initiatives and long-range goals.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and evaluate high-priority programs and metrics.
• Assist Chief of Landscape Architecture Program Management and Supervisor of Project Coordination.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Quantitative skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor\'s degree

High school diploma

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Major Responsibilities

• Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, assist with the management of Capital Division design and construction projects for the Landscape Architecture Program.
• Track project schedules, including design and permit approvals, from funding inception through design, procurement, construction and close-out.
• Manage reporting and tracking documents to support project and program management.
• Monitor Unifier (the division’s project management software) for missed tasks and incomplete information. Promptly notify managers of deficiencies. Prepare Unifier reports as necessary for Program Administration Unit, teams, chiefs and borough review.
• Serve as a liaison to other internal divisions, including the Borough Commissioner’s Office, Forestry, Survey, Environmental Remediation, Fiscal Management, Consultant Procurement Unit, Competitive Sealed Bid, Quality Assurance/Compliance, Architecture/Engineering and Landscape Architecture.
• Attend internal, interdivisional and interagency meetings as directed. Take notes and follow-up with the team.
• Monitor project funding during all phases in coordination with budget staff. Utilize Agency financial software such as New York City’s Financial Management System (FMS). Ensure required action is taken if funding shortfalls are identified.
• Prepare Certificate to Proceed (CP) request packages for submittal to the NYC Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as needed.
• Track consultant services needs and initiate work order requests in close coordination with the Landscape Architecture Teams, Professional Services and Fiscal Management.
• Assist with the implementation of Agency initiatives. Ensure long-range and overall program goals are followed and implemented.
• Leverage problem solving skills to identify key issues/questions and potential solutions at the beginning and throughout the life of each project.
• Work closely with leadership to develop, manage, advance, and evaluate high-priority initiatives and program management goals/metrics.
• Assist the Chief of Landscape Architecture Program Managements and Supervisor of Project Coordination, as requested.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 10/09/2026. Previous applicants to Job ID# 796028 are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request. Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in program management, project management, procurement, construction or construction-related services, landscape architecture, urban planning, environmental science, or professional, technical or administrative experience in contract management. 2. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, customer service, and presentation skills. 3. Strong writing, communication, and quantitative skills. Experience in data compilation and analysis to support program management. 4. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. 5. High-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 6. Valid New York State driver license.

Residency Requirement

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

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.

, $62,868.00 – $97,593.00