Senior Program Coordinator

NYC School Construction Authority (SCA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription drug options

Dental and vision

Pension plan

401K/457/IRA

Transit benefit

Public Loan Forgiveness

Paid time off

Job summary

NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator to lead scope development and verification for line and capital improvement projects within the Capital Plan Management Department.

You will coordinate with project teams, consultants, and the Department of Education to ensure feasible scopes, credible budgets, and timely funding approvals. This Civil Service role offers strong benefits and career growth in New York City.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time experience in city planning, urban development, engineering, architecture or related field.
• Bachelor's degree required; Masters preferred or NYS licensure as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect.
• US work eligibility; no visa sponsorship currently offered.

Responsibilities

• Participates in recommending policy and procedure on scope development of line and capital improvement projects.
• Conducts scope development activities through preliminary design, budget preparation and approval for line projects.
• Participates in consultant selection and fee negotiation.
• Reviews milestone submissions and estimates.
• Prepares and submits funding request documents.
• Secures final funding approvals.
• Verifies capital funds eligibility and proper allocation against funding categories.
• Manages budget and reporting for capital improvement projects.

Skills

3+ years experience in city planning/…

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred or NYS PE/RA licensure

Job description

Build your career while building NYC schools!

The Capital Plan Management Department is responsible for developing and implementing the Five-Year Capital Plan which outlines priorities for constructing new school facilities as well as upgrading our existing buildings. The Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Five-Year Capital Plan totals $21 billion and encompasses efforts in four categories: Capacity, Healthy Schools, Capital Investment, and Mandated Programs. Through the execution of the Five-Year Capital Plan, the department plays a key role in shaping and defining the projects that will meet the complex and vital needs of our evolving school system.

Job Description Summary

The Senior Program Coordinator reports is responsible for conducting project scope development and verification for line and capital improvement projects.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Participates in recommending policy and procedure on scope development of line and capital improvement projects and reporting activities.
• Conducts scope development activities for all aspects of project development through preliminary design, budget preparation and approval for line projects.
• Participates in consultant selection and fee negotiation.
• Reviews milestone submissions and estimates.
• Participates in review meetings.
• Prepares and submits funding request documents.
• Secures final funding approvals.
• For line and capital improvement projects in direct portfolio and through oversight of Program Coordinators, ensures that: work scopes are technically appropriate; Department of Education needs are met without undue expense; funding requests are realistic for the scopes of work.
• Performs field verification visits, and prepares survey reports, transmittals and estimates for line and capital improvement projects.
• Serves as voting member of the Consultant Pre-Selection Committee; and on the Consultant Ranking and Classification Committee as needed.
• Responsible for identifying and presenting to other members of the Consultant Pre-Selection Committee project specific physical and educational program needs.
• Verifies capital funds eligibility and proper allocation against funding categories.
• Handles receipt and disposition of requests from the Department of Education for all capital improvement projects up until assignment of projects for execution.
• Manages budget, financial and operational information about capital improvement projects in order to determine funding availability to undertake additional projects.
• Assists the Director or manager in preparing, planning, and researching projects for internal management, Trustees, and the Department of Education as needed.
• Serves as the team leader for the preparation of legislatively mandated and ad-hoc reports, including but not limited to: Line Project Status Report, Extent of Completion, and Mayor's Management Report.
• Serves as Project Control team leader, working with Information Technology and other divisions to develop and maintain computer systems used by the Division for internal management and external reporting.
• Oversees and performs database and spreadsheet development for maintenance, updating and reporting of information. Assists the Executive Director, Director or manager with special projects, performs research, and represents the Division as needed.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Three years of full time experience in city planning, urban development, engineering, architecture or related field.
• Bachelors degree
• Weighted consideration may be given to candidates with a Masters degree or current New York State licensure as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect.

Civil Service Classification: Competitive

Posting End Date: 10/06/2026

Salary

• Appointment Rate: $97,271
• Incumbent Rate: $111,861

Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly hired employee, or employees with less than two years of active City or SCA service, shall be 15% less than the applicable incumbent rate.

Education

Baccalaureate

Certifications (if Required)

Work Experience

Three years of full time experience in city planning, urban development, engineering, architecture or a related field; computer literacy or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. Preference: Weighted consideration may be given to candidates with a Masters degree or current New York State licensure as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect.

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA's) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

We Offer Exceptional Benefits Including

• Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
• Prescription Drug Options
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
• Transit Check Program
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits

As part of our ongoing commitment to employee growth and development, the SCA's Learning and Development (L&D) program offers a variety of valuable benefits. These include tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role, as well as access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities. Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth. These programs are designed to strengthen performance, boost engagement, and ensure our workforce is fully equipped to meet both current and future organizational goals.

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees