Urban Design Project Manager – NYC Construction

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

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.