Senior Project Administrator

Hours: Full Time- 35 Hours. Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Ave, LIC, Queens 11101. Only candidates who are permanent in the Associate Project Manager title, or those who are reachable on DDC’s promotional list for exam #3573 or the open-competitive list for exam #3110 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate if you are permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview. The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure is currently seeking a Senior Project Administrator to join the Program Management Unit – Programs / Manhattan/Citywide. The successful candidate will report to a Deputy Director and will monitor, track progress, identify and follow up on critical issues through the project scope development, design, and construction phase to assure projects are on or ahead of the specified schedule; maintain accurate information of the assigned projects in the agency’s database throughout the project life cycle; follow up on all issues concerning the pre-design and design phase of projects with the appropriate agencies and agency’s personnel - this includes issues such as the permits, railroad facilities, property acquisition, project funding, project mapping, and participate in meetings regarding the scope development, design and construction of the projects - this includes commitment plan, alignment, and bid opening, pre-award and pre-construction. In addition, the selected candidate will coordinate the preparation of documents for the project, including preparing correspondence during the pre-design, design, and construction phase of the project; notifying the community boards and elected officials of project status; and interacting with client agencies. Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made. Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER - 22427 Minimum Qualifications One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either: 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; or A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or 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 towards 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 Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. Project management knowledge relevant to infrastructure work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main). Should demonstrate to be detail orientated, with the ability to manage projects and complete multiple multi-trade projects on schedule. Knowledge of specifications methods, operations, design, and construction of the City’s infrastructure system and current engineering practices. Proficient in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred). Valid driver's license (optional but highly recommended). Personal vehicle (optional). 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 New York City Residency is not required for this position. 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