DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the Promotional List (Exam #8529), or the Open-Competitive List (Exam #8042) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.
The Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, seeks an Executive Director to ensure efficient day to day operations of the Public Buildings’ Capital Program and its supporting units. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner, the selected candidate will identify, advise, coordinate and implement effective project management practices to assist in mitigating cost overruns and schedule delays for the Division’s Capital Construction Portfolio valued at over $6 billion. Candidate will be responsible with overseeing Public Buildings Program Administration and Regulatory Units, review, prioritize, and coordinate interagency reviews and approvals with FDNY, DOB, DEP, DEC, Con Ed, National Grid, and additional agencies and utilities. Candidate will provide support on the division’s goals and strategic initiatives, advance key division priorities and oversee process changes to ensure consistency of Public Buildings program objectives. Duties and responsibilities include tracking and monitoring the division’s project delivery and critical projects, ensuring alignment of scope and budget; reviewing quarterly and annual KPI, MMR and sponsor portfolio reports; overseeing systems and process enhancements, including liaising across divisions for agency-wide process and systems improvements; analysis of workload and workflow across the division; support citywide initiatives and programs such as the City’s Capital Process Reform, DDC+ and Strategic Blueprint initiatives such as Alternative Delivery, Expanding Contract Tools, and interagency coordination efforts.
Selected candidate will respond to project-related requests from the Commissioner’s office, legal department, Public Affairs as well as prepare external correspondence to City Agencies, City Hall, and Elected Officials.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.
All applicants, including City Employees:
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Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college 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, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in “1” above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” or “2” above. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor’s 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; (b) An accredited Master’s degree in one of the disciplines described in “1” above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Landscape Architect. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience as described in “1” above.
Preferred Skills
Candidates must have excellent strategy and management skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Candidates must also have the ability to prioritize workload and critical project assignments, and at least five years of experience in an operational, administrative or supervisory position.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
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.