Administrative Project Manager
Only open to current full-time annually paid Parks employees serving in the Administrative Project Manager civil service title or on leave from the title or permanent Parks employees in or on leave from a comparable title (e.g. Administrative Architect, Administrative Landscape Architect, Administrative Engineer or Administrative Manager) or Parks employees who are reachable on the Administrative Project Manager civil service list or a comparable civil service list or qualify for a comparable title. Major Responsibilities - Lead a team of Landscape Architects, Engineers, and administrative staff to successfully design and build park projects. Team Coordination : Work with design and construction directors to schedule staff and assign tasks efficiently. Coordinate with various departments like architecture, engineering and surveying for necessary services. Budget Management : Collaborate with senior officials and partners to make the best use of the annual budget for capital projects. Project Prioritization : Work with borough commissioners to prioritize and complete projects that meet the needs of the community, the Agency, and regulatory authorities. Schedule Management : Develop and maintain monthly schedules for design and construction. Monitor progress to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Public Representation : Represent the Agency and its projects to community boards, interest groups, and other city or state agencies. Work Location : Olmsted Center, Queens
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, 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; or 2. 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; or 3. Education and / or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. One year of experience credit will be given for : (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Landscape Architect. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
1. Familiarity with New York City government and Parks & Recreation policies and procedures. 2. Five years of managerial experience. 3. Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and translating between technical information for non-technical stakeholders. 4. Strong time management and ability to prioritize tasks effectively. 5. Strong general management skills, including the ability to listen to and motivate staff. 6. Driver license valid in New York State.
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 / . This position is exempt from NYC 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.
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