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City of New York · 2 days ago

Project Manager

Queens, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $133K/yr

7+ years exp

The City of New York is seeking a Project Manager for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the nation’s oldest and largest public housing authority. The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering capital construction projects on time, within budget, and scope, while ensuring the highest level of safety and quality.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of accountability from inception to completion for all capital projects in portfolio

Manage budget status of projects throughout the project life cycle, proactively identify potential issues, and recommend corrective action

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

Coordinate and supervise activities of in-house staff throughout the project life cycle to achieve project goals

Review contract documents for constructability; review pre-bid estimates

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

Coordinate with external agencies, such as Department of Buildings and Department of Environmental Protection

Organize and maintain project records as required by A&CM’s policies and protocols

Visit construction sites regularly to ensure project objectives are achieved

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

Maintain familiarity with applicable building codes and governmental regulations

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

Manage timely close out of projects including full documentation of project and final payments

Ensure contractor compliance with HUD’s Section 3 and NYCHA’s Resident Employment Program requirements

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Deputy Director; may perform additional duties in the absence of supervisor

Qualification

Construction ManagementBudget ManagementProject ManagementProfessional Engineer LicenseRegistered Architect LicenseCertified Construction ManagerCommunication SkillsMentoring StaffOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Seven years of full-time satisfactory experience working at a construction trade or working as an inspector of construction, hoists and rigging, plumbing, boilers, or elevators; at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity

At least two years of experience, as described in '1' above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity, and a license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the education law

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' above. All candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as described in '1' above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity. One year of experience will be credited for each year of apprenticeship in the construction trades or building inspection up to a maximum of three years of the general experience. Education towards a degree in architecture, architectural technology, construction management, engineering, engineering technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university will be credited on the basis of 30 credits for one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years of the general experience. One year of experience will be credited for each year of formal training or education in a field of study relevant to the construction trades up to a maximum of two years of the general experience

Preferred

Experience in directing and executing concurrent construction projects, with an average value of $5M or greater

Five (5) years of experience coordinating construction project deliverables in both office and field staff role

Experience that evidences demonstrated competency in applying industry standard project management methods for planning, managing, expending, and controlling project scope, cost and quality

Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal

Ability to distill significant amounts of information and identify the most important points

Ability to prioritize and successfully carry out multiple assignments, meeting critical deadlines and timeframes and must be well-organized

Strong experience managing and mentoring staff

Ability to work independently to successfully handle new or difficult situations and environments

Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, Certified Construction Manager, Project Management