Project Manager - job 1 of 7

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

Only candidates who are permanent in the Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the current Open Competitive list (Exam #0126 or Exam #4076) may apply. Please include 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 high-quality excellent 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 the Design-Build Unit, 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 Lead Project Managers, 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 of 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.

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.

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1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college 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 the experience and/or college education as described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of credit will be given for each 30 semester credits of college education leading to a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college 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.

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