Planning, Design and Construction Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage, as needed, and provide general assistance in planning and programming, design, bidding, budget preparation, scheduling, managing construction projects, and related activities.
• Cordination and interaction with NYBG staff; architects; engineers; contractors; construction managers; consultants; public agencies.
• On-site inspection and direction of construction that is typical of construction administrative services, close observation of all aspects of projects from initiation to completion as needed.
• Management and coordination of consultants and contractors as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed Engineer or Architect preferred, with a focus on technical skills including materials, utilities and infrastructure.
• Minimum 8 years of full-time experience in performing design and construction project management work, including planning, administering, managing, coordinating, and expediting both large- and small-scale projects.
• Experience must include the monitoring and supervision of multi-disciplinary consultant design and/or construction management teams, inclusive of construction document preparation, pre-construction reviews, design and construction scheduling, construction administration, and post-construction tasks.
• Experience with public facilities and cultural institutions preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, bid documents, and knowledge of Design and Construction Contracting.
• Thorough understanding of Construction Practices with construction phase experience including the submittal, shop drawing review process and on-site inspections.
• Excellent communication skills- verbal, graphic and written; problem solving skills; organizational skills; interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent computer skills- AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design and Adobe Acrobat software.
• Advanced degree, LEED or SITES Certification preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Stand and sit for long periods, use hands, handle tools, use motorized/heavy equipment, climb ladders, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions.
• Work under moderate and loud work conditions.

Baseline Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday; occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends based on projects.

Salary

Commensurate with experience within the range of $110,000-$127,000

Benefits

• 20 Vacation Days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 12 Sick Days
• Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
• 401K Pension Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org. If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden, please go to http://www.nybg.org/employment to submit your application.