Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Ave, LIC, Queens 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the Promotional List (Exam #8529), or the Open-Competitive List (Exam #8042) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results 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 NYC Department of Design and Construction, Borough Based Jails (BBJ) Program, seeks a Project Executive (Design). The selected candidate will oversee design management for a multi-billion-dollar Design-Build program, including planning, scheduling, cost, design, and construction administration. The Project Executive will be responsible for management of all aspects of design and construction administration related to the City's BBJ program, including oversight of the Program Management Consultant. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of strategies to facilitate implementation and efficiently expedite this high-profile program through the various regulatory agencies, in close collaboration with several Sponsor Agencies and project stakeholders; reviewing and implementing research and development initiatives, including development of design/construction documentation/specification, vendor and Design-Builder payment processing; developing strategies for stakeholder communication which include social media, on-site mock-ups, media updates, work structure and community planning. The candidate will update the BBJ team on all project-related updates and issues; and liaise with sponsor agencies and all project stakeholders to review design, contract procurement, community concerns, and construction-related issues; manage a team consisting of engineers, architects, design-builders, project management consulting and administrative personnel; and participate in various agency task forces relating to relevant initiatives.
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
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Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, business administration, or public administration, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in "1" above, a law degree, or a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect or Landscape Architect may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
Preference will be given to candidates with at least ten years of experience in management, project management, administration, and/or supervisory work. Candidates must have excellent verbal and written skills, and knowledge of the City’s infrastructure and public buildings systems.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
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.
, $58,682.00 – $118,820.00
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Government Administration
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