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Project Executive

  1. DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Posted on

08/22/2026

  1. Full-time

Location

QUEENS

  1. Exam may be required

Department

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER/BBJ

$62,407.00 – $144,808.00

Job Description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 777 Third Ave, New York, NY 10017

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Architect title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #6501), or the open-competitive list (exam #6001) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The Department of Design and Construction, Borough Based Jails Program (BBJ) seeks a Project Executive to assist with the construction of Borough-Based Jails facilities. The selected candidate will be responsible for the administration of the Borough Based Jail Program to affect the construction facilities throughout the City. The Project Executive will manage Borough Based Jail Program aggressive construction schedule; ensure project milestones are met; execute strategies to drive a high-profile project through the required regulatory agencies. Additional duties include: monitoring project budget, working with a team of Design Builder’s architects, engineers, and construction managers, overseeing the allocation of resources, and ensuring timely delivery of completed facilities. The selected candidate will work with other Borough Based Jails (BBJ) Program Executives to ensure adherence to contract documents and collaborate to ensure that projects remain on schedule and budget. Other key responsibilities include: working with the DDC’s senior management, and supervisors to implement tiered methodology; and understanding and supervising the construction with clear accountability for the construction teams and their staff. The Project Executive will update the BBJ team on all project-related issues and liaise with various agency interagency task forces. Significant interaction with Senior Management is required.

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: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation
guide.pdf .

All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above.
Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee SelfService (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly

ADMIN ARCHITECT (NON MGRL) M-1 - 1000A


Minimum Qualifications


A valid New York State Registration as an Architect is required. In addition, candidates must have six ( 6 ) years of full-time paid experience in architectural work, at least two (2) years of which shall have been as an administrative architect.


Preferred Skills


Candidate should have excellent verbal, written, communication, and management skills experience in risk assessment and cost reduction strategies thorough knowledge of cost estimating best practices and knowledge of market conditions supervisory experience construction experience in public and private sector projects and experience in probabilistic cost estimates experience working with contractors and the ability to work collaboratively Appropriate AACEI or PMP certification is desirable but not required.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.

Job ID

792706

Posted until

2026-10-21

Title code

1000A

Civil service title

ADMIN ARCHITECT (NON MGRL) M-1

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Project Executive

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns

  1. Engineering, Architecture, & Planning

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