Junior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview
Works-in-Progress Associates (WPA) specializes in Construction and Program Management services, directly supporting Governmental and Institutional agencies on a diverse range of projects. Our longstanding relationships with industry leaders enable us to deliver high-quality projects across educational, transportation, and medical sectors.

Summary

Works-in-Progress Associates (WPA) is seeking a Junior Project Manager to become an integral part of our team! This position will work with the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) on the Queens Civil Courthouse Plaza and Sidewalk Reconstruction project at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435. The hours are 7am – 3:30pm (Monday – Friday). The project duration is approximately 2 years.

Project Scope and Design Elements

• Location: Directly outside the Queens Civil Courthouse on Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica.
• Plaza Upgrades: Installation of new granite pavers, black granite benches, and matching black granite seatwalls.
• Pedestrian & Landscape Features: Addition of new ginkgo trees, dedicated grass planting areas, granite curbs, and optimized sidewalk circulation patterns.
• Site Infrastructure: Integration of new property drains, bike parking racks, low-pressure hydrants, and metal bollards alongside restructured juror queuing zones.

Minimum Requirements:

• Baccalaureate Degree in engineering/architecture and/or construction related field from an accredited college or university.
• 1-3 years of full-time experience as a technical specialist.
• OSHA 30 certification is required.
• A driver's license valid in New York State.
• Demonstrated proficiency with all applicable software packages including but not limited to MS Windows; MS Office (including Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Project Manager to ensure the completion of projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee operations.
• Assist with timeline development and ensure production is on schedule.
• Provide supervision from start to finish and offer guidance to improve progress.
• Work with project managers, Contractors, and Client with administering, process and tract Job Orders and payments using the necessary systems.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills with the ability to accurately track, post, correct, and manage project records.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, strong interpersonal, and team building skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Project, and Acrobat Reader, and ability to develop and generate custom tracking documents and reports.
• Concisely communicate with other departments to fill project needs.
• Review project quality and create relevant reports.

Skills:

• Ability to build and strengthen long-lasting client relationships by providing reliable service and project solutions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all management levels.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to adapt and prioritize, meeting deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.
• Operate with a sense of urgency, quickly responding to clients.
• Demonstrated leadership, responsiveness, and accountability.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Proactive and take initiative.

WPA is a woman-owned Owner's Representative firm and we manage construction projects for mostly nonprofits including schools, hospitals, libraries, etc. in the New York City area. We have been in business for over 30 years and have completed well over 500 projects. We currently have somewhere between 50-60 employees.

Because we are a woman-owned firm we are on contracts with larger Construction Management firms such as LiRo, Hill International, Jacobs, Tectonic, Gilbane, etc. and we help them to meet their WBE goals. We provide Project Managers, Inspectors, Estimators, Office Engineers and so on. Currently we are on about 10-15 different contracts.

Company Description

WPA is a woman-owned Owner's Representative firm and we manage construction projects for mostly nonprofits including schools, hospitals, libraries, etc. in the New York City area. We have been in business for over 30 years and have completed well over 500 projects. We currently have somewhere between 50-60 employees.\r\n\r\nBecause we are a woman-owned firm we are on contracts with larger Construction Management firms such as LiRo, Hill International, Jacobs, Tectonic, Gilbane, etc. and we help them to meet their WBE goals. We provide Project Managers, Inspectors, Estimators, Office Engineers and so on. Currently we are on about 10-15 different contracts.