Senior Project Manager
Manages complex capital construction projects for the NYC Department of Design and Construction — from scope definition and cost estimating through design oversight, construction, change orders, and close-out — while supervising project staff and negotiating with contractors. This is a civil-service construction management role, not a software job; applicants must meet strict civil service title/e
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- New York City, NY, us
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Must have
- Permanent in the Construction Project Manager title, or reachable on open-competitive exams #3042 or #5058, or filed for exam #6040 (proof required)
- Four-year high school diploma (or equivalent) plus five years of full-time experience managing/inspecting construction projects of at least $300,000 each year
- One year of qualifying construction experience plus a baccalaureate degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, constru
- One year of qualifying construction experience plus a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect
- Alternatively, a combination of at least two years of qualifying experience and relevant education equaling five years total (up to three years substitutable by 30 semester credits per year)
- Valid New York State motor vehicle driver license at appointment, maintained for duration of employment
Nice to have
- For Assignment Level II: one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience in Assignment Level I or as described in qualification 1
- For Assignment Level III: two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience in Construction Project Manager Assignment Levels I and II plus valid NY driver license
Full description
Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Construction Project Manager title or reachable on the open-competitive exams #3042 or 5058 or filed for open-competitive exam #6040 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results, Proof of Filing, or indicate if you are 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, Public Buildings Division seeks a Senior Project Manager. The selected candidate will manage complex capital commitment projects; review proposed projects to determine how and when the work should be performed; work with Sponsor Agencies from project inception to ensure an understanding of each project’s scope and vision; and oversee each project from conception to the construction completion and close-out of the finished structure. Reporting to the Deputy/Program Director, other key responsibilities include but are not limited to: generating cost estimates to determine the price at which the project should be bid; developing deliverable dates to determine schedules that should be adhered to in order to finish assigned projects in a timely, cost-effective manner; supervise, coordinate, and direct project’s design, construction management and construction staff; resolve construction or design issues; and negotiate with contractors and vendors. In addition, the selected candidate will process and review change orders and project estimates; ensure that all safety precautions are adhered to, and work is completed on schedule; generate reports; attend meetings; oversee contractor’s performance; and supervise, coordinate, and direct Project Managers and Junior Project Managers.
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.
All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - 34202
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or