Senior Project Manager

Senior Project ManagerHours: Full Time- 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 All interested candidates who apply meet the minimum qualification requirements cited below are encouraged to apply. Please indicate on your Cover Letter if you are permanent in the civil service title of Assistant Civil Engineer or if you are on the open-competitive list (exam #5015).The Department of Design and Construction seeks a Senior Project Manager to be part of the Alternative Delivery team of experienced professionals responsible for the agency's design-build ("DB") and CM-build projects. Alternative Delivery is a unit within DDC's Office of the Commissioner responsible for leading the agency's DB Pilot Program and CM-Build Pilot Program. Alternative Delivery provides centralized knowledge and resources for alternative project delivery methods and is responsible for the implementation of DB projects on behalf of the Division of Public Buildings and Division of Infrastructure and the implementation of CM-build projects on behalf of the Division of Public Buildings.Reporting to a Director/Deputy Director in Alternative Delivery, the Senior Project Manager will oversee complex new building, renovation, and infrastructure projects of varying scales within the DB and CM-build portfolio. The selected candidate will manage all project phases from initiation to completion to ensure successful implementation of alternative delivery projects. Primary responsibilities for the Senior Project Manager include:Perform day-to-day project management duties to manage the lifecycle of a project from procurement through post-award and close-out. Manage consultants to ensure contract compliance, optimization of project budget, schedule, and quality, and the successful application of program tools, processes, and procedures.Work independently and/or as a team with Project Managers and Junior Project Managers in collaboration with subject matter experts in the Public Buildings and Infrastructure divisions to resolve project issues.Assist Deputy Director/Director with implementation of DB and CM-build policies and procedures, including developing internal trainings and resources for all stages of project implementation and coordinating with the Owner's Advisor team.Perform tasks for project development, procurement, selection, and award of consultants, including assistance with contract compilation. Prepare DB and CM contracts in coordination with other DDC divisions.Perform project administration duties, including reviewing consultant submittals (i.e. design packages, estimates, schedules, and project management and risk management plans). Perform project administration duties as needed and ensure that the proper internal processes are in place to support approval of consultant submission materials and meet critical milestones.Manage program workflows for consultant materials, including payments requisitions, subcontractor award letters, allowance requests, and change orders, and enforce critical milestones. Review and manage any change requests (Extra Work, Modification requests, Compensable Relief Events, etc.) on projects.Prepare project and program reporting and tracking, to update internal databases and support internal communications, stakeholder engagement, industry partnerships, and other strategic initiatives. Assist with reporting tasks such as Benchmark review and preparation or program schedules.Support alternative delivery programmatic tasks as needed to improve program from project-specific lessons learned.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: Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted.Minimum Qualifications1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.Preferred SkillsCandidates should have at least five years of experience managing complex design and construction projects, including schedule, risk, and cost management experience. Candidates should possess excellent management and organizational skills. Candidates should possess strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate ability to work in a team setting. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to balance multiple priorities and perform tasks across multiple projects at various stages of development and implementation. Proficiency in MS Office is preferred, and familiarity with Bluebeam is preferred.55a ProgramThis 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 ForgivenessAs 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 RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position.Additional InformationThe 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.