Senior Public Capital Projects Manager

Contractors Lync; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York, Department of Design and Construction, seeks an Administrative Construction Project Manager to oversee capital projects in New York City. Based at LIC, the role manages budgets, schedules, change orders, and contractor performance, reporting to a Deputy or Program Director.

The position requires a qualifying degree or equivalent experience and permanent U.S. work authorization. Salary band is $100,000–$125,000 with broader compensation context noted in postings.

Qualifications

• Requires supervisory project-management experience and a qualifying degree or combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field or equivalent.
• High school diploma plus five years of qualifying experience, or graduate degree credits may apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital projects from inception through closeout, including budgets, schedules, change orders, staff, and contractor performance.
• Coordinate design, construction management, and field staff with sponsor agencies and vendors.
• Ensure safety, prepare reports, and manage project closeout and handoffs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field

High School diploma + 5 years of experience

Tools

MS Project

Cost estimation tools

Job description

City of New York, Department of Design and Construction, seeks an Administrative Construction Project Manager to oversee capital projects in New York City. Based at LIC, the role manages budgets, schedules, change orders, and contractor performance, reporting to a Deputy or Program Director.

The position requires a qualifying degree or equivalent experience and permanent U.S. work authorization. Salary band is $100,000–$125,000 with broader compensation context noted in postings.