Job Information
City of New York Construction Project Manager in New York, New York
Job Description
The NYC Housing Authority Fire Safety Department is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager – Level 02, to oversee complex construction and repairs of active fire protection systems, including fire suppression piping systems, fire alarms, kitchen range hood fire suppression systems, fire pumps, and underground water supply systems. This position will be responsible to coordinate all activities of in-house staff, 3rd party vendors and interactions with other NYCHA departments on construction and repair projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management with strong leadership skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders. This role requires a deep understanding of construction processes, budgeting, scheduling, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
Reporting to the Unit Leader for Special Projects, and under general direction, responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:
Supervise activities of and coordinate the schedule of third-party vendors.
Review daily progress reports from the field and report to the supervisory staff.
Prepare weekly project status reports and submit to the supervisory staff.
Perform design and constructability reviews.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, as needed, and pre-construction meetings.
Provide clear, concise and timely responses to contractor-related matters.
Visit multiple construction and repair sites to review the status of work; attend job progress meetings as needed.
Assist with review of actionable documents such as: Requests for Information, submittals (shop drawings, material samples, etc.), schedule of values, evaluate and recommend validity of
potential change orders, progress reports and schedules.
Review and approve contractor payment requisitions.
Maintain accurate, complete, and current project records and update project management system accordingly.
Verify that the contractor signs the development logbook and that the daily sign-in sheets are completed.
Assist in the preparation of punch lists.
Maintain familiarity with applicable building codes and governmental regulations.
File applicable audit reports, follow up on non-compliances and submit to the supervisory staff.
Spot check administrative work product and escalate non-conformances to the supervisory staff.
Additional Information
Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Construction Project Manager to apply.
For NYCHA employees, 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).
INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR
PREFERRED LIST FOR THE SAME TITLE.
NOTES: 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, visit the link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.
Qualifications
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or
One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or
One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in “1” above and the education as described in “2” above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in “2” above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.
Note: Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project.
Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
For Assignment to Level II, In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.
For Assignment to Level III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Construction Project Manager, candidates must have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Level I and II; or two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question "1" above and possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment noting that if you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified.
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.
