City Of New York

Project Manager

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution
  • Alternatively, a Bachelor of Science in Architecture plus one year of relevant experience
  • Valid New York State Registration as an Architect preferred
  • Experience in capital project delivery, including project management and procurement
  • Familiarity with contract administration, ideally in alternative delivery methods

Responsibilities

  • Oversee compliance and quality for design-build projects
  • Ensure site safety and regulatory compliance
  • Assist senior managers in resolving project issues
  • Implement quality assurance goals as per agency requirements
  • Develop program tools and technical specifications
  • Support procurement processes for Design-Build contracts
  • Manage submission workflows and project administration tasks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • Retirement plan benefits
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Stable work environment with collaborative team culture
Full Job Description
Hours: Full-Time - 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Assistant Architect title or those who are reachable on the open-competitive list (exam #5011) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview. The Department of Design and Construction seeks a Project Manager to be a part of a team of experienced professionals responsible for the Agency's Design-Build delivery. The Design-Build program is a priority initiative to adapt traditional design-bid-build delivery model for more streamlined, efficient delivery of excellent high-quality projects. The portfolio includes high-profile priority new buildings and infrastructure projects for a diverse array of Sponsor Agencies, across the five boroughs. The current Design-Build Unit project management team both manages projects directly and supports the Infrastructure Division and Public Buildings Division to provide centralized program resources and build a delivery framework that promotes collaboration. Reporting to a Deputy Director/Director in Alternative Deliver, the Project Manager will be responsible for project management, resource development, and problem solving to support project implementation. The Project Manager must have experience in Capital project delivery including project management, procurement, and contract administration. Experience in alternative delivery is preferred and interest in being trained in Design-Build delivery is required. The Project Manager will manage projects to ensure they meet commitments for budget, schedule, and quality. The selected candidate will work in tandem with Project Managers to oversee various complex capital construction projects under the supervision of Directors. Primary responsibilities for the Project Manager include: -Provide quality oversight necessary for the construction, contract compliance, and technical delivery of design-build projects to ensure alignment among DDC, the Design-Builder, and Sponsor Agency. -Provide oversight on site safety, regulatory compliance, and daily reporting and ensure compliance. -Perform tasks to assist Senior Project Managers if applicable, Deputy Directors, and Directors to resolve project issues related to quality, schedule, budget, construction progress, and close-out. -Under the guidance of the Technical Director, the Project Manager will ensure project implementation in alignment with quality assurance goals and requirements set forth by the Agency, including oversight of the Design-Builder's adherence to their quality management plan, and provide input for the improvement of the quality assurance program. -Develop programmatic tools such as standard operating procedures and related job aids, in coordination with other DDC divisions and/or the Owner Advisor team. Manage existing resources and develop new material under the direction of Directors and Deputy Directors. Assist with development of contracting / technical specifications. -Perform tasks to support project development, procurement, selection, and award highly qualified Design-Builders, including assistance with contract compilation. Produce Design-Build contract in coordination with other DDC divisions and/or the Owner's Advisor team, including both general project requirements and specific project requirements. -Perform project administration duties, including reviewing Design-Builder submissions (including design packages, schedules, project management and risk management plans) and ensure that the proper internal processes are in place to support approval of the Design-Builder submission materials and meet critical milestones. -Manage program workflows for Design-Builder submission materials, including payments, allowance requests, and change orders and provide advisory support necessary to meet critical milestones. -Prepare project and program reporting and tracking, to update internal databases and support internal communications, stakeholder engagement, industry partnerships, and other strategic initiatives. Assist with reporting tasks such as Benchmark review and preparation or program schedules. Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made. Additionally, 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. ASSISTANT ARCHITECT - 21210 Qualifications 1. A Bachelor or a Master of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or 2. A Bachelor of Science degree in architecture that is the first four years of a five-year first professional degree program in architecture from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in architectural work; or 3. A valid New York State Registration as an Architect. The following are examples of four-year degrees that are NOT acceptable to meet the education requirement: Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology; Bachelor of Professional Studies in Architecture; Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts issued by the Architectural Department of a college; Bachelor of Science in Art and Design issued by the Architectural Department of a college. Note: A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment. Additional Information

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