Senior Project Controls Specialist

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Project Manager title, those on the DDC Promotional List (Exam #) or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #) may apply.

Please include a copy of your Notice of Results Card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you may not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Project controls seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist. With significant latitude for independent judgement, the selected candidate will be assigned a portfolio of capital projects with responsibilities of supervising project controls team members.

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following : lead the project controls effort for the planning, scheduling, cost estimating and analysis including analysis of risks;
• support and guides project managers in resolving project controls issues; review performance and submits recommendations to improve cost and schedule performance;
• develop work breakdown structures for capital projects; develop project schedule and cost estimates for capital projects;
• participates in the development and implementation of project controls policies and procedures and liaise with required stakeholders on all project controls related tasks;

coordinate and collaborate with other project controls specialists; provide mentorship and guidance to junior project controls staff, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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; 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. 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 Skills

Candidates should possess thorough knowledge of project controls concepts and tools including planning, analysis of project cost, schedule, and risks strong analytical skills experience in data analysis including analysis of delays and cost overruns excellent client orientation and collaboration skills excellent communication skills experience in facilitating trainings and workshops.

55a Program

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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 class "jobad-residencyRequirement">

Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position.