Program Manager

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s oldest and largest public housing authority with more than 177,000 apartments, and responsibility for administering a citywide Section 8 leased housing program that serves over 200,000 additional tenants. NYCHA’s mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility. Responsibilities Manage lower‑level Construction Project Managers. Monitor vendor field work on visual inspection and paint correction in units, common areas and exteriors to ensure effective, compliant procedures are used and act as vendor supervisor to help solve issues that might arise in the developments throughout the five boroughs. Work with the development coordinator and development staff, reporting on vendor work completed. Use wireless handheld computer devices to support the different tasks when relevant. Escalate issues to the Deputy Director on progress at developments and help solve recurring problems that occur. Additional information for NYCHA employees: employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). NYCHA has no residency requirements. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS). NOTE: The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administered a civil service exam for the Construction Project Manager title on 03/25/25. Therefore, applicants that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered; likewise, applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate. NOTE: If this appointment is made on a provisional basis pursuant to 65 of the NYS Civil Service Law, no tenure or permanence accrues to an incumbent in this position by virtue of such appointment. Position Details CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - 34202 Minimum Qualifications A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full‑time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience. One year of the experience as described above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management. One year of the experience as described above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States. A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in point 1 and the education as described in point 2 to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in point 2 may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full‑time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience. Note: Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project. Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment. For Assignment to Level II, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory full‑time experience working in Assignment Level I. For Assignment to Level III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Construction Project Manager, candidates must have two additional years of satisfactory full‑time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Levels I and II. Preferred Skills Experience conducting physical apartment inspections for public housing and Section 8 programs. Experience performing lead‑based paint correction and remediation work for public or private large landlords or contractors. Experience using wireless handheld computer devices to record data. Basic computer skills using Microsoft Outlook. This position is 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. 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 NYCHA has no residency requirements. 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. Salary: $83,743.00 – $119,597.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr