Program Manager

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. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Lead Hazard Control Department, the Program Manager responsibilities are, but not limited to, the following: 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 by vendors 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, reports 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 1. 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). 2. 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 (candidates) 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. NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below: Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - 34202