Program Manager, Buildings

About the role

The Program Manager, Buildings in the Mayor’s Office of Capital Project Development will support the team responsible for capital project coordination and implementation across City Agencies. You will serve as a liaison between the Deputy Mayor for Operations and the capital project teams at critical infrastructure agencies such as the Departments of Design & Construction, Parks and Recreation, and Citywide Administrative Services. You will support strategic planning and project execution for large-scale infrastructure projects across the five boroughs.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate interagency coordination, set timelines and milestones, review capital improvement plans, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Monitor best practices, latest trends, and make policy and operational recommendations for high-profile capital projects.
• Support the implementation of infrastructure projects necessary to advance neighborhood planning initiatives.
• Coordinate Deputy Mayor briefings, prepare materials, and manage calendaring as appropriate; support Deputy Mayor’s Office staff as needed.
• Participate in internal and external meetings with or on behalf of the Deputy Mayor to ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Develop and facilitate systems and processes for City Hall coordination and cross-team collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years of experience working in capital project management and capital delivery for large-scale infrastructure projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• OR an associate degree from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years of experience in administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory, or liaison roles.
• OR a four-year high school diploma (or equivalent approved by a state’s Department of Education or recognized accrediting organization) plus four (4) years of relevant experience.
• OR a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to support the creation of new policies and programs that advance the Administration’s priorities.
• Capacity to advise senior leaders on trends related to capital project costs and timelines.
• Significant track record of operational experience and executing tight deadlines.
• Skill in presenting ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail.
• Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Pay

$145,000.00 – $165,000.00