Junior Project Manager

About the role

The NYC Department of Design and Construction seeks a Junior Project Manager to work within the Borough Based Jails Program. Under the supervision of a Project Manager, with limited latitude for independent judgment and action, the selected candidates will perform elementary-level project management work and receive training in project management, including construction management work in the field.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of construction work performed by third party service providers, in the office and in the field
• Maintaining a project management information system to provide data for the planning and control of project development
• Determining and coordinating project activities required between the client agencies, contractors, and departments responsible for project completion
• Reviewing all schedules, reports, and orders prepared by consultants, contractors, and client agencies to assure conformance with project completion dates
• Checking contractors' work performance and preparing management reports
• Resolving problems that arise in meeting schedules and assigned budgets
• Processing payment requisitions and change order reviews

Requirements

The minimum qualifications for this position include:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university 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;
• A master’s degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university.

Preferred skills include:

• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills
• The ability to multi-task various projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must also meet the following requirements:

• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
• New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

Benefits

The City of New York offers a range of benefits to its employees, including:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• U.S. Department of Education's website for more information on federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs

Pay

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is full-time with 35 hours per week.