City Of New York

Project Manager

City Of New York$80K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree in civil engineering required.
  • One year of full-time experience in civil engineering work; or a Master's degree in civil engineering with no experience required.
  • Permanent civil service title of Assistant Civil Engineer or placement on open-competitive list (exam #5015) is highly encouraged.
  • Authorization to work in the United States is mandatory, with no visa sponsorship available.
  • Understanding of construction safety standards and project management best practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct contractor safety performance evaluations to ensure compliance.
  • Perform regular field audits to monitor safety findings and their remediation.
  • Communicate safety findings and recommendations to project staff and contractors.
  • Prepare and maintain safety progress reports for ongoing projects.
  • Coordinate with various divisions and agencies to enhance safety protocols.
  • Monitor key performance indicators for continuous improvement.
  • Support timely and successful delivery of capital construction projects.

Benefits

  • Inclusive working environment promoting diversity and equal opportunity.
  • Emphasis on a non-discriminatory workplace free from harassment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to significant public infrastructure and safety projects.
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Job Description

Hours: Full-Time - 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101

All interested candidates who apply meet the minimum qualification requirements cited below are encouraged to apply. Please indicate on your Cover Letter if you are permanent in the civil service title of Assistant Civil Engineer or if you are on the open-competitive list (exam #5015).

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Safety & Site Support, is seeking a Project Manager within the Office of Construction Safety (OCS). The selected candidate will report to the Deputy Director and be responsible for various aspects of construction safety programs, including support for DDC Infrastructure, Public Buildings, and Alternative Delivery capital construction projects. Responsibilities include conducting contractor safety performance evaluations and performing technical tasks related to construction capital project management and delivery. The candidate will conduct regular field audits to monitor and verify the remediation of safety findings, ensure compliance with Site Safety Plans and applicable safety standards, communicate findings and recommendations to project staff and contractors. Additional duties include preparing safety progress reports, coordinating with other divisions and agencies, monitoring and reporting key performance indicators with a focus on continuous improvement, and routinely preparing and maintaining status reports for capital and MMR projects for Senior Management. This position plays a critical role in strengthening regulatory compliance and supporting the timely and successful delivery of capital construction projects.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

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.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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