Hours: Full-Time- 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

The Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings seeks an Assistant Bid Package Reviewer to work within the Specifications and Bid Packaging Unit. The candidate will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of Bid Package documents for the agency’s publicly bid Capital Construction projects and ensuring that consultants submit the required documents in the mandated format; review/ edit Design Consultant Specifications and all other Bid Package documents, and transmit review comments to DDC Project Managers; assist in the packaging of Bid Packages into the requisite volumes for review in PASSPort; coordinate with the technical AE Review team; and coordinate reviewing/ editing Bid Addenda prepared and edited by the Design Consultants and DDC Project Managers. The reviewer will assist in the development of training tools and resources, promoting effective consultant community relations for the DDC Office Master Specifications program and Bid Packaging Workshops; engage with varied stakeholders; participate in external and internal project Bid Packaging meetings; and liaise with Public Buildings Program Units, Sponsor Agencies, Design Consultants, regulatory agencies, and others as required to ensure agency goals, priorities, and commitments are met.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, business administration, or public administration; or
2. A masters degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture
from an accredited college or university.

Excellent reading/review and organizational skills Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. The candidate must be able to meet deadlines, and to work independently in a fast-paced environment, while paying close attention to details. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat required. Strong working knowledge of specifications and the latest Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Master Format preferred. Prior work experience in architecture, engineering, or construction and/or legal industry preferred.

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.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.