Organization

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s oldest and largest public housing authority with more than 176,000 apartments, and responsibility for administering a citywide Section 8 leased housing program that serves over 200,000 additional tenants. NYCHA’s mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility.

NYCHA’s Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division leads the Authority’s capital, sustainability and resiliency programs that comprise a $5 billion capital projects portfolio - one of the largest in NY State - as well as a range of activities related to property modernization and strategic asset management. A&CM aims to preserve and modernize NYCHA buildings and apartments through strategic portfolio planning, comprehensive design standards, innovative financing and project delivery models, strong partnership with NYCHA residents and other stakeholders, and effective program and project management of capital investments. The Division also positions NYCHA’s housing portfolio for the future by piloting and scaling up sustainability and resiliency technologies and practices, improving residents’ quality of life while enhancing building performance.

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.

Position Description

Project Management Team 3 of Capital Programs seeks an Assistant Project Manager to provide support in delivering the capital portfolio on time, within budget and scope as initiated by the project charter, and with the highest level of safety and quality.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Assist in management of contracts through all project phases - planning, design, procurement, construction, and close-out; monitor project status to ensure compliance with schedules and contract deliverables.
- Ensure that comprehensive project files are maintained consistent with HUD requirements; assist in the audit of contracts by HUD or other stakeholders.
- Analyze and resolve project issues; conduct meeting with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues as necessary.
- Provide support in preparation of Form of Proposal, track addenda, attend bid openings, participate in post-bid meetings; assist in bid comparison/analysis and the recommendation to award process.
- Assist the Project Manager with key items such as constructability reviews, submissions, subcontractor approval, processing payments, RFI response, delay analysis and schedule control.
- Visit field sites regularly to assist in scoping meetings, resolving design and/or construction issues as required.
- Assist in obtaining all required external approvals, such as the Certificate to Proceed, Advice of Award, etc. to ensure proper funding is in place; follow-up on funding approvals, State and/or City funded projects.
- At the discretion of the Project Manager, may be expected to manage capital projects of routine to moderate complexity.

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 click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Additional Information

1. Candidates with permanent civil service status in the title of 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 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.