Consultant Project Manager for Architecture

Eligibility This vacancy is only open to: 1) current permanent City employees serving in the Associate Project Manager civil service title, 2) employees on leave from the title, 3) permanent City employees in or on leave from a comparable title, 4) candidates who are reachable on the Associate Project Manager civil service list (Exam No. 3110) or a comparable civil service list. Please indicate your list# on your cover letter and resume.

ONLY CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

Architecture Unit Overview The Architecture Unit in the Capital Division designs, restores and/or modernizes existing or new Parks structures, ranging from a new recreation center to a historic house renovation. This work impacts neighborhood growth, public health and recreation in communities throughout New York City. Major Responsibilities Under direction of the Team Leader and Design Director of Architecture, manage multiple consultant architectural design contracts for new and reconstructed Parks facilities within an established schedule and budget. Lead scoping meetings with project stakeholders to identify project goals. Liaise with project stakeholders to keep them appraised of progress. Develop requests for proposals for architectural services. Monitor the progress of consulting architects to ensure designs are well thought out and balance aesthetics, scope requirements and maintenance constraints. Utilizing AutoCAD, Bluebeam and other software programs, review consultant submissions for completeness and compliance with Agency goals such as high-quality design, sustainability and durability. Coordinate non-architectural professional reviews such as landscape design and engineering trades. Manage project milestones to ensure timely completion of work. Review designs with Agency staff including landscape architects, engineers, construction staff and maintenance personnel. Ensure all necessary regulatory City, State and Federal agency approvals are received prior to issuance of bid. Review and approve consultant payment requests. Coordinate with Agency budget and accounting units to ensure efficient contract registration and payments. Monitor progress of construction including consultant’s review and approval of shop drawings. Conduct occasional site inspections for quality assurance. Present projects to other governmental agencies and departments, contractors and their representatives, consultants, community members and the general public as required. Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens How to Apply Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 783990. All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications. Current employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume. NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. Movement in the face of civil service lists is prohibited under civil service law. For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov). nyc.gov/parks

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER - 22427

Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate 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, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in 1 above. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in 1 above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. 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) a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university 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 Registered Landscape Architect. Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable toward meeting the qualification requirements. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in 1 above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in 1 above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project. Preferred Skills At least one year leading a multidisciplinary team of professionals or experience managing landscape architectural consultant contracts. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple substantial landscape architectural projects and resolve design and contract issues. Demonstrated ability to review and analyze landscape architectural construction documents. Experience with public speaking and leading meetings. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Driver license valid in New York State. 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 Residency Requirement This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION