The New York Botanical Garden

Planning, Design and Construction Project Manager

The New York Botanical Garden$110K — $127K *
Bronx, NY 10467In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Engineer or Architect preferred, with strong technical skills in materials, utilities, and infrastructure.
  • 8+ years of full-time experience in design and construction project management.
  • Experience with public facilities and cultural institutions preferred.
  • Skilled in reading and interpreting construction plans and contracts.
  • Thorough understanding of construction practices, including inspection and submittal processes.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and assist in the planning, design, bidding, and construction administration of capital projects.
  • Coordinate with NYBG staff, architects, engineers, contractors, and public agencies.
  • Conduct on-site inspections and oversee construction activities as needed.
  • Manage and coordinate consultants and contractors throughout project phases.
  • Prepare and manage budgets and schedules for construction initiatives.

Benefits

  • 20 Vacation Days
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • 12 Sick Days
  • Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
  • 401K
  • Pension Plan
Full Job Description
NYBG Job Description

Title
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Planning, Design and Construction Project Manager

Vice President for Capital Planning, Construction & Operations and CSO, AVP for Capital Planning and Senior Project Manager

Position Summary:

Manages capital projects from concept to completion with a primary focus on the planning, design and construction administration phases of a project. Responsibilities include but are not limited to planning, design, review of construction documents, bidding, award, and construction administration as needed.

Assist the Senior Project Manager, AVP for Capital Projects and Vice President for Capital Projects as needed.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Manage, as needed, and provide general assistance in planning and programming, design, bidding, budget preparation, scheduling, managing construction projects, and related activities.


  • Coordination and interaction with NYBG staff; architects; engineers; contractors; construction managers; consultants; public agencies.


  • On-site inspection and direction of construction that is typical of construction administrative services, close observation of all aspects of projects from initiation to completion as needed. Management and coordination of consultants and contractors as needed.


Qualifications:
  • Licensed Engineer or Architect preferred, with a focus on technical skills including materials, utilities and infrastructure. Must have experience in designing and executing both small-scale in-house design projects from design through construction and also the management of consultant teams designing large projects on the garden's behalf.


  • Minimum 8 years of full-time experience in performing design and construction project management work, including planning, administering, managing, coordinating, and expediting both large- and small-scale projects. Experience must include the monitoring and supervision of multi-disciplinary consultant design and/or construction management teams, inclusive of construction document preparation, pre-construction reviews, design and construction scheduling, construction administration, and post-construction tasks.


  • Experience with public facilities and cultural institutions preferred.


  • Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, bid documents, and knowledge of Design and Construction Contracting.


  • Thorough understanding of Construction Practices with construction phase experience including the submittal, shop drawing review process and on-site inspections.


  • Excellent communication skills- verbal, graphic and written; problem solving skills; organizational skills; interpersonal and collaborative skills.


  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.


  • Excellent computer skills- AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design and Adobe Acrobat software.


  • Advanced degree, LEED or SITES Certification preferred.


Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Stand and sit for long periods, use hands, handle tools, use motorized/heavy equipment, climb ladders, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions. Work under moderate and loud work conditions.

Baseline Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends based on projects.

Salary: Commensurate with experience within the range of $110,000-$127,000

Benefits:
  • 20 Vacation Days
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • 12 Sick Days
  • Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
  • 401K
  • Pension Plan


If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden, please go to http://www.nybg.org/employment to submit your application.

About The New York Botanical Garden

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is a botanical garden and National Historic Landmark located in the Bronx, New York City. The 250-acre site's verdant landscape supports over one million living plants in extensive collections. The Garden is also a major educational institution, teaching visitors about plant science, ecology, and healthful eating through NYBG's hands-on, curriculum-based programming. The Garden is home to the LuEsther T. Mertz Library, which contains one of the world's largest collections of botany-related texts, illustrations, and photographs. The Garden also has a long-standing commitment to conservation and research, with programs in place to protect endangered plant species and study the effects of climate change on plant life.
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