The NYC Department of Design and Construction, seeks a Junior Project Manager to work within the Borough Based Jails Program . Under the supervision of a Project Manager, with limited latitude for independent judgment and action, the selected candidates will perform elementary-level project management work and receive training in project management, including construction management work in the field. Duties will include assisting with the following tasks: oversight of construction work performed by third party service providers, in the office and in the field; maintaining a project management information system to provide data for the planning and control of project development; establishing project timeframes and cost schedules; determining and coordinating project activities required between the client agencies, contractors, and departments responsible for project completion; reviewing all schedules, reports, and orders prepared by consultants, contractors, and client agencies to assure conformance with project completion dates; checking contractors’ work performance and preparing management reports; and resolving problems that arise in meeting schedules and assigned budgets; processing payment requisitions, and change order reviews.

PROJECT MANAGER INTERN# - 22425

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, business administration, or public administration; or
A masters degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture

from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills

Candidate should possess excellent organizational, verbal and written skills, with the ability to multi-task various projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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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