Program Manager - Architecture & Engineering, Design ...

Build your career while building NYC Public schools and impacting the learning environments of the next generation!The SCA's Architecture and Engineering Department is responsible for development of scope, design, and construction documents for new school buildings, additions, lease conversions and renovation work of existing schools for New York City's approximately 1.1 million students. Our projects are intentionally and thoughtfully designed; positive impact design is at the forefront of all our projects. Our In-House studio is a multidisciplinary practice that is responsible for designing some of the largest and most complex schools in our 1,500+ school portfolio as well as renovation work to existing schools. Our other two studios manage external consultants from design inception to completion. Our three studios are comprised of talented architects and engineers who are driven to deliver high quality custom designed, sustainable, and resilient public schools. Come and join our continuing journey towards design excellence in the K-12 education sector. Be impactful!Job Description SummaryThe Program Manager manages consultants in the design andor constructionrenovation of new or existing schools. Manages multiple projects of varying complexity.Job DescriptionResponsibilities include:Manage staffconsultants, coordinate, andor assist with schedules and workload, andor maintain assignment log, andor conduct staff evaluations and approve timesheets.Lead or participate in meetings with various SCA departments & outside contractorsconsultants.Participate in negotiations andor mediations, and review andor make recommendations to management for approval on all proposed settlements including time extensions.Recommend approval of consultant expenditures, and responsible for negotiating consultant fees andor change orders andor time extensions.Ensure adherence to schedule, budget, codes and standards, and tracking and ensuring approval from all regulatory agencies.Participate in day-to-day operations to address and resolve specific managerial, administrative and operational details.Track status of RFIs, Shop Drawings and other reports and submittals and ensure timely turnaround.Conduct site observations and prepare field reports.Review and assess documents for quality, constructability, value engineering, commissioning, phasing and other design related criteria.Participates in the development of the technical resources.Assist Management with special projects andor initiativesPerform related duties, as assigned.Minimum Requirement:Baccalaureate degreeEight years of full-time work experience participating in the negotiation, mediation, assessment andor evaluation of costs associated with construction projects' components; four years must be in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.POSTING CLOSING DATE: Until FilledCivil Service Classification: Pending Jurisdictional ClassificationSalary Range: $105,159.00 - $155,000.00EducationBaccalaureateCertifications (if required)Work ExperienceEight years of full-time work experience participating in the negotiation, mediation, assessment andor evaluation of costs associated with construction projects' components; four years must be in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or a safisfactory combination of education and experience. Specialty technical skills aplicable to the areas to be assessed or evaluated.The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) 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. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.We offer excellent benefits including:* Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)* Prescription drug option* Dental and Vision coverage* NYC Qualified Pension Plan* Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options* Transit Check Program* Public Loan Forgiveness Program* Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefitsThe SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:

Created: 2025-02-17