Project Director - NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development : Job Details

Hours: Full-Time – 35 HoursWork Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101Only candidates who are permanent in the Estimator (General Construction) title or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #1114 or Exam #3124) 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 Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, Architecture and Engineering Unit is seeking a Project Director. Under the direction of the Bid Packaging Deputy, the candidate will be responsible for the preparation of Bid Package documents for the agency's publicly bid Capital Construction projects and ensuring that consultants submit the required documents in the mandated format; review/edit Design Consultant Specifications and all other Bid Package documents, and transmit review comments to DDC Project Managers; assist in the packaging of Bid Packages into the requisite volumes for review in PASSPort; coordinate with the technical AE Review team; coordinate reviewing/editing Bid Addenda prepared and edited by the Design Consultants and DDC Project Managers. Selected candidate will develop training tools and resources, promoting effective consultant community relations for the DDC Office Master Specifications program and Bid Packaging Workshops; engage with varied stakeholders; participate in external and internal project Bid Packaging meetings; and liaise with Public Buildings Program Units, Sponsor Agencies, Design Consultants, regulatory agencies, and others as required to ensure agency goals, priorities, and commitments are met.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.

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of full-time satisfactory experience in general construction estimating; or2. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 credits leading to a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, architecture or architecture technology for one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years of acceptable experience. Full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering or architecture will be credited on a year for year basis up to maximum of five years of acceptable experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in general construction estimating.

The Candidate must have excellent reading/review and organizational skills. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. The candidate must be able to meet deadlines and to work independently in a fast-paced environment, while paying close attention to details. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat required. Strong working knowledge of specifications and the latest Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Master Format preferred. Prior work experience in architecture, engineering, or construction and/or legal industry preferred.

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.

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

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

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