City Of New York

Design Program Manager, Design and Construction

City Of New York$86K — $99K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year experience supervising project management work on engineering or architectural projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience required.
  • Experience managing construction projects valued over $1 million is preferred.
  • Two years of additional supervisory or project management experience for larger projects is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and maintain a project management system for design work.
  • Review and improve agency project management procedures for efficiency.
  • Develop and implement best practices for project schedules and performance metrics.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders effectively to align priorities.
  • Prepare executive-level reports and strategic recommendations.
  • Serve as a liaison between design, planning, operations, and capital staff.
  • Facilitate daily management activities with CRM tools.

Benefits

  • Potential for remote work up to 2 days a week.
  • Opportunities for team growth and development.
  • Access to municipal training and career advancement resources.
Full Job Description
**To be considered for this position, the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Associate Project Manager, be reachable on the civil service list for Exam or be eligible under the 55a program. ** D&C is seeking a Design Program Manager to support the management of a large and complex portfolio of design work that includes in-house Street Improvement Projects (SIPs), the Markings After Resurfacing (MAR) program, and NYCDOT's Capital program. The successful candidate will oversee and maintain a management system that provides D&C leadership with visibility into project status, workload, and resource allocation to support informed decision-making. Working under the direction of the Director of Design Quality, the Design Program Manager will review existing agency in-house project management procedures and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, accountability, and project delivery outcomes. The selected candidate will develop and implement best practices, manage project schedules, track performance metrics, and maintain reporting tools to support program oversight and continuous improvement. The Design Program Manager will facilitate coordination among internal stakeholders, monitor program risks and dependencies, prepare executive-level reports and presentations, and provide strategic recommendations to enhance project delivery processes across the agency. On behalf of D&C, the successful candidate will serve as a key liaison among design, planning, operations, and capital program staff, ensuring alignment of priorities, schedules, and resources. In close coordination with D&C's Data Quality team, the Program Manager will develop and maintain program management tools to support day-to-day management activities. Additionally, the Program Manager will use D&C's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system - the unit's intake portal, which logs all design requests. The Design Program Manager's primary focus will be on time-sensitive SIPs. Over time, the candidate will build on the processes and practices established for these SIPs to support a broader range of design portfolio projects. The successful candidate will also be responsible for growing and developing the team to support this growth and expansion, as needed. Preferred Skills: Proactive and collaborative work style; Strong organizational, communication, analytical thinking, critical thinking, administrative, problem-solving, writing, and presentation skills; Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced environment; and easily adaptable to changing technologies. Work Location: 33-00 Northern Blvd., LIC, NY 11101 Hours/Shift: 35 hours per week / TBD Additional Information: **To be considered for this position, the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Associate Project Manager, be reachable on the civil service list for the Exam or be eligible under the 55a program. ** This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37. Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $86,749 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $ 99,761*** To Apply: All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods: External applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 791583 Current city employees, log into Employee Self Service at www.nyc.gov/ess and follow the Careers link and search for Job ID #791583 No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use. Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot. ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER - 22427 Qualifications One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either: 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or 2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or 3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect. Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

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