Job Description

The Capital Programs team of A&CM oversees all NYCHA capital projects. Capital Programs is responsible for managing over 500 active construction projects at any given time across the Authority's properties throughout the city. These projects can range from $100,000 to up to $500 million. Regular capital investments are necessary to ensure that NYCHA developments remain in good and livable conditions. These projects include renovations and modernization of apartments, building interiors, systems, exteriors, site security, and grounds.

The A&CM Division's Capital Programs Department is seeking to hire a Project Manager. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Project Manager is responsible for delivering capital construction projects on time, within budget and scope as initiated by the project charter, and with the highest level of safety and quality. The Project Manager will supervise, coordinate, and monitor all in-house and/or outsourced construction management personnel, as well as coordinate and monitor architectural and engineering resources, to meet project needs and goals. The selected candidate will be expected to render day-to-day project management decisions, manage portfolio utilizing the project management system and notify the Deputy Director when issues arise that require senior management intervention.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1.Serve as the single point of accountability from inception to completion for all capital projects in portfolio.
2.Manage budget status of projects throughout the project life cycle, proactively identify potential issues, and recommend corrective action.
3.Create project schedule in consultation with the Capital Programs and Design teams; manage the schedule throughout the project life cycle, proactively identify potential issues; recommend corrective action.
4.Coordinate and supervise activities of in-house staff throughout the project life cycle to achieve project goals.
5.Review contract documents for constructability; review pre-bid estimates.
6.Coordinate the assembly of the bid package for submission to Procurement; evaluate bid proposals; research bidder qualifications and compliance with bid requirements; meet with bidders as necessary; recommend contractors for contract award.
7.Coordinate with external agencies, such as Department of Buildings and Department of Environmental Protection.
8.Organize and maintain project records as required by A&CM's policies and protocols.
9.Visit construction sites regularly to ensure project objectives are achieved.
10.Ensure the timely review and processing of Requests for Information (RFI), submittals (shop drawings, material samples, etc.), requests for payments, change orders, time extensions, schedule of values, progress schedules and other project correspondence.
11.Maintain familiarity with applicable building codes and governmental regulations.
12.Ensure the timely review and follow-up of reports, including but not limited to, field inspection reports, Safety and Construction Quality reports, special inspections, FOIL requests and audit findings.
13.Manage timely close out of projects including full documentation of project and final payments.
14.Ensure contractor compliance with HUD's Section 3 and NYCHA's Resident Employment Program requirements.
15.Perform other tasks as assigned by the Deputy Director; may perform additional duties in the absence of supervisor.

NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Administrative Construction Project Manager to be considered.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Additional Information

1.Candidates with permanent civil service status in the titles Administrative Engineer and Administrative Architect will also be considered.
2.Employees serving in the titles of or who meet the qualification requirements for Administrative Project Manager or Administrative Landscape Architect will also be considered.
3.Candidates may be given a skills assessment as part of the interview process.
4.NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
5.NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
6.NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

ADMINISTRATIVE CONSTRUCTION PR - 82991

Qualifications

At least six years of full-time satisfactory experience in construction management work on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $300,000, at least eighteen months of which must have been in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction; and a combination of the following, sufficient to equal a total of ten years of education and experience:

1.Full-time satisfactory experience in construction inspection on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $300,000. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of construction inspection experience up to a maximum of four years.

2. Full-time satisfactory experience in building construction as a journeyperson in one or more of the skilled building construction trades. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of journeyperson experience up to a maximum of four years.

3.Education in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or air pollution control, chemical, civil including structural and bridge design, electrical, mechanical, or sanitary engineering will be credited on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of acceptable experience up to a maximum of four years.

4.A New York State license as a professional engineer or registered architect or a license as a professional engineer or registered architect from a state that has reciprocity with New York State may be substituted for the four years of education and experience described in "1", "2" and "3" above. However, all candidates must have at least six years of experience in construction management work described above, including at least eighteen months in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction.

License Requirements
Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. Employees must maintain the license during their employment.