*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Within the division of Citywide Technical Services (CWS) the Capital Team works in direct partnership with Parks’ leadership, and other City Agencies, to assess, design and reconstruct facilities most in need of improvements. The Capital unit at CWS strives for design excellence to support the City’s sustainability goals. The Capital Project Administrator will report to Citywide Services’ Team Leader of the CWS Capital Unit. The Project Administrator will be responsible for supporting the planning, administrative, measurement and verification for the Energy, Green Infrastructure and State of Good Repair programs at Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR). This will impact neighborhood growth, public health, and fun for communities throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

Major Responsibilities
- Under general direction, supervise a group of Construction Resident Engineers responsible for constructing projects on time and within budget. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administrative oversight of staff, hiring, training, and health and safety.
- Provide construction administration support including submittal approvals and design solutions to unexpected field conditions.
- Direct contractors on compliance with plans and specifications and approve changes in the field.
- Serve as a liaison with other agencies and departments, utility companies, contractors, consultants, community boards and the public.
- Assist in the monitoring of various contract administrative requirements, including Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) goals and Project Labor Agreements.
- Review project drawings and specifications during design phase (75% - 90% complete) for constructability.
- Develop creative solutions to solve problems while working in a variety of conditions and situations.
- Assist Resident Engineers with payments, change orders, overruns, time extension and supplemental work orders.
- Assist the design team to investigate and document existing conditions and produce scopes during pre-scope meetings.

* This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Associate Project Manager civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent Parks employees in or on leave from a comparable title.

Work Location: Randall’s Island

How to Apply

All Applicants:

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 693161.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 693161 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.

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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)

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:

1. 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

2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or

3. 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.

1. Ability to handle multiple projects. 2. Excellent communication and organizational skills. 3. Ability to serve as a liaison between Agency and contractors. 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. 5. Knowledge of AutoCAD, PhotoShop, PowerPoint and 3D Rendering. 6. A Driver’s license valid in New York State.

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.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

This position is exempt from NYC 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.

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