NYC School Construction Authority is hiring: Program Manager - Architecture & En

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 the 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 Summary : The Program Manager manages consultants in the design and / or construction / renovation of new or existing schools. Manages multiple projects of varying complexity. Job Description : Responsibilities include : Manage staff / consultants, coordinate, and / or assist with schedules and workload, and / or maintain assignment log, and / or conduct staff evaluations and approve timesheets.Lead or participate in meetings with various SCA departments & outside contractors / consultants.Participate in negotiations and / or mediations, and review and / or make recommendations to management for approval on all proposed settlements including time extensions.Recommend approval of consultant expenditures, and responsible for negotiating consultant fees and / or change orders and / or 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.Participate in the development of the technical resources.Assist Management with special projects and / or initiatives.Perform related duties, as assigned.Minimum Requirement : Baccalaureate degree.Eight years of full-time work experience participating in the negotiation, mediation, assessment and / or 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 - $155,000.00Education : BaccalaureateCertifications (if required) : Work Experience : Eight years of full-time work experience participating in the negotiation, mediation, assessment and / or 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. Specialty technical skills applicable 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 optionDental and Vision coverageNYC Qualified Pension PlanOptional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA optionsTransit Check ProgramPublic Loan Forgiveness ProgramCompetitive 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 : #J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $105,159 - $155,000