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City of New York

Director

City of New York, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511


Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the Promotional List (Exam #8529) or the Open-Competitive List (Exam #8042) 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 Division of Project Controls seeks a Director to lead its Schedule Management unit. The unit is responsible for supporting projects and programs with schedule development and analysis, including review of consultant and contractor schedules. The Director is responsible for establishing a best-in-class schedule and risk management practice with the goal of completing projects on time and within budget. Responsibilities include technical guidance in the development of the project controls guide and leading the team in accomplishing all their deliverables. The Director is also responsible for monitoring and controlling the Agency’s schedule performance metrics and developing performance improvement strategies.

Minimum Qualifications1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, business administration, or public administration, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering, or expediting of engineering design and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity; or2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity; or3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in "1" above, a law degree, or a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect or Landscape Architect may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred SkillsThe candidate should have strong leadership skills, be able to manage a high-performance team, possess excellent communication skills, and have a thorough understanding of construction schedule and risk management. Certifications from PMI or AACEI is a plus. Experienced project managers are encouraged to apply.

Additional InformationThe 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.

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