The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility. NYCHA is the nation’s largest public housing authority, with an operating budget of $3.3 billion and approximately 10,600 employees who manage and maintain 326 developments that house over 400,000 residents. NYCHA also operates the country’s largest Section 8 program, which provides rental assistance to over 200,000 additional families.

NYCHA’s Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division integrates and aligns the Authority’s existing development, modernization, and asset management work being carried out by the Real Estate Development, Capital Projects, and Comprehensive Modernization departments. This includes a $4.5 billion capital program - one of the largest in NY State - as well as a historic real estate transaction portfolio. The A&CM Division delivers comprehensive repairs to NYCHA buildings and apartments through innovative financing models, strong partnership with residents and other stakeholders, strategic, data-driven portfolio planning, and cost-effective project delivery and management. The Division also positions NYCHA’s housing portfolio for the future by incorporating innovative building materials, construction methods, and technology, improving residents’ quality of life while enhancing building performance and management systems.

The Capital Programs team of A&CM oversees all NYCHA capital projects. Capital Programs is responsible for managing over 500 active construction projects at any given time across the Authority's properties throughout the city. These projects can range from $100,000 to up to $500 million. Regular capital investments are necessary to ensure that NYCHA developments remain in good and livable conditions. These projects include renovations and modernization of apartments, building interiors, systems, exteriors, site security, and grounds.

The A&CM Division’s Capital Programs Department is seeking to hire a Project Manager. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Project Manager is responsible for delivering capital construction projects on time, within budget and scope as initiated by the project charter, and with the highest level of safety and quality. The Project Manager will supervise, coordinate and monitor all in-house and/or outsourced construction management personnel, as well as coordinate and monitor architectural and engineering resources, to meet project needs and goals. The selected candidate will be expected to render day-to-day project management decisions, manage portfolio utilizing the project management system and notify the Deputy Director when issues arise that require senior management intervention.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, with some level of independence and discretion, the duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

- Serve as the single point of accountability from inception to completion for all capital projects in portfolio.
- Manage budget status of projects throughout the project life cycle, proactively identify potential issues, and recommend corrective action.
- Create project schedule in consultation with the Capital Planning and Design teams; manage the schedule throughout the project life cycle, proactively identify potential issues; recommend corrective action.
- Coordinate and supervise activities of in-house staff throughout the project life cycle to achieve project goals.
- Review contract documents for constructability; review pre-bid estimates.
- Coordinate the assembly of the bid package for submission to Procurement; evaluate bid proposals; research bidder qualifications and compliance with bid requirements; meet with bidders as necessary; recommend contractors for contract award.
- Coordinate with external agencies, such as Department of Buildings and Department of Environmental Protection.
- Organize and maintain project records as required by CPD’s policies and protocols.
- Visit construction sites regularly to ensure project objectives are achieved.
- Ensure the timely review and processing of Requests for Information (RFI), submittals (shop drawings, material samples, etc.), requests for payments, change orders, time extensions, schedule of values, progress schedules and other project correspondence.
- Maintain familiarity with applicable building codes and governmental regulations.
- Ensure the timely review and follow-up of reports, including but not limited to, field inspection reports, Safety and Construction Quality reports, special inspections, FOIL requests and audit findings.
- Manage timely close out of projects including full documentation of project and final payments.
- Ensure contractor compliance with HUD’s Section 3 and NYCHA’s Resident Employment Program requirements.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Deputy Director; may perform additional duties in the absence of supervisor.

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, please visit the link below:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100_1.pdf

Additional Information

1. Candidates with permanent civil service status in the title of Associate Project Manager and Construction Project Manager will also be considered.
2. Employees serving in the titles of or who meet the qualification requirements for Supervisor of Electrical Installations and Maintenance or Supervisor of Mechanical Installations and Maintenance will also be considered.
3. Candidates may be given a skills assessment as part of the interview process.
4. NYCHA employees applying for 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).
5. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Qualification Requirements
1. Six years of full-time paid experience as an architect, engineer, construction superintendent, mason, carpenter, plasterer, iron worker, and/or inspector of construction, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

2. Four years of experience, as described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, plus two years of education in an accredited college or technical school in subjects directly related to "1" above, or education toward a baccalaureate degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Engineering Technology; or

3. At least one year of experience, as described in "1" above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity, plus completion of an approved five year apprenticeship program in housing construction inspection; or

4. Completion of three years of apprenticeship in housing construction inspection plus either three years experience as described in "1" above, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, or one year of experience as described
in "1" above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity and two years of education as described in "2" above; or

5. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. All candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above, which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

1. Experience in managing construction projects, with an average value of $2M or greater. 2. Three (3) years of experience coordinating construction project deliverables in both office and field staff role. 3. Experience that demonstrates competency in applying industry standard project management methods. 4. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly. 5. Ability to analyze significant amounts of information and identify the most important issues. 6. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and successfully carry out multiple assignments and meet deadlines. 7. Strong organizational skills. 8. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Project Management software and Scheduling software. 9. Certified Construction Manager, Project Management Professional (Construction) 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.

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/.

NYCHA has no 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.