What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Control Specialist position at NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development?
Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Associate Project Manager title, or reachable on the DDC Promotional list (exam #3573), or the Open-Competitive List (Exam #9003 or Exam #3110) 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 will not be considered for an interview.
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Project Controls seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist. With latitude for independent judgement, the candidate will be assigned a portfolio of capital projects with responsibilities of supervising project controls team members supporting the portfolio with a focus on front end planning cost estimates. The candidate will also be responsible for tracking tasks and productivity within the cost controls team. The selected candidate will be responsible for management and use of DDC's cost estimating database and risk management database. Based on insights gathered, the candidate will provide guidance to the entire project controls team on trends and patterns related to project cost. Supervision responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: monitoring compliance with cost controls process, policy, and procedures; lead project controls efforts related to risk management and cost controls; support and guide project managers in resolving project controls issues; review performance and submits recommendations to improve cost performance; participates in the development and implementation of project controls policies and procedures and liaise with required stakeholders on all project controls related tasks; provide mentorship and guidance to junior project controls staff, as needed, including the integration of risk analysis and cost estimates.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.
All Applicants, Including City Employees
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either:
In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.
Preferred Skills
Candidates should have knowledge of design principles and construction practice competent in administration of complex technical operations ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing experience in facilitating meetings and workshops excellent collaborative and independent problem-solving skills excellent data management skills.
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 not required for this position
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.
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Associate Project Manager title, or reachable on the DDC Promotional list (exam #3573), or the Open-Competitive List (Exam #9003 or Exam #3110) 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 will not be considered for an interview.
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Project Controls seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist. With latitude for independent judgement, the candidate will be assigned a portfolio of capital projects with responsibilities of supervising project controls team members supporting the portfolio with a focus on front end planning cost estimates. The candidate will also be responsible for tracking tasks and productivity within the cost controls team. The selected candidate will be responsible for management and use of DDC's cost estimating database and risk management database. Based on insights gathered, the candidate will provide guidance to the entire project controls team on trends and patterns related to project cost. Supervision responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: monitoring compliance with cost controls process, policy, and procedures; lead project controls efforts related to risk management and cost controls; support and guide project managers in resolving project controls issues; review performance and submits recommendations to improve cost performance; participates in the development and implementation of project controls policies and procedures and liaise with required stakeholders on all project controls related tasks; provide mentorship and guidance to junior project controls staff, as needed, including the integration of risk analysis and cost estimates.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.
All Applicants, Including City Employees
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either:
- A baccalaureate 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, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. 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) a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university 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 Registered Landscape Architect. Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.
In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.
Preferred Skills
Candidates should have knowledge of design principles and construction practice competent in administration of complex technical operations ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing experience in facilitating meetings and workshops excellent collaborative and independent problem-solving skills excellent data management skills.
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 not required for this position
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.
Salary : $101,423 - $128,750
