Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 777 Third Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017

Only candidates who are permanent in the Assistant Mechanical Engineer title or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #3109) may apply. Please include 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 seeks a Project Manager (HVAC). The selected candidate will oversee the design, planning, and installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems throughout borough-based jails. The Project Manager (HVAC) will be assigned projects at various design and construction stages and be the point of contact throughout the planning, scoping, design, and construction management phases. Other responsibilities include: evaluation of plans/blueprint, specifications, and assist in overseeing and controlling project scopes, budgets and schedules; apprise Project Executive of scheduling, construction, and design issues. The selected candidate will help keep costs within budget; liaise between PMC and Sponsor agencies; maintain comprehensive project history files; help coordinate project tasks; address construction and design issues; prepare project management reports on an ongoing basis; review change orders with Contract Documents and project correspondence and reports. In addition, the selected candidate will be responsible for utilizing the DDC -BBJ’s applicable project resources to ensure that their projects meet the DDC – BBJ’s Commitment Plan objectives.


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:
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 Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering.

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience installing commercial HVAC systems, strong knowledge of engineering and construction principles, and excellent verbal and written skills. Attention to detail and proficiency is a plus. Familiarity with OSHA requirements and a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management is 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/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.