Design Program Manager, Design and Construction

**To be considered for this position the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Associate Project Manager be reachable on the civil service list for Exam or be eligible under the 55a program. **

Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe efficient and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the Citys streets supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living working and doing business in New York City. The Divisions responsibilities include roadway project planning roadway design technical analysis maintenance of street signs transit development freight mobility and roadway markings. TPMs Design & Construction (D&C) unit has professional engineering oversight for geometric design elements of NYC roadways. We draw on expertise and talent of Civil Engineers Urban Designers Planners Asset Managers Inspectors Administrators Analysts and others to evolve and maintain the curb geometry and street plans for all NYCs 6300 miles of roads create and maintain official pavement marking and concrete island plans and oversee the application and refurbishment of NYCs 250 million linear feet of pavement markings (stripes messages colored surface treatments for bus/bike/plaza etc.).

D&C is seeking a Design Program Manager to support the management of a large and complex portfolio of design work that includes in-house Street Improvement Projects (SIPs) the Markings After Resurfacing (MAR) program and NYCDOTs Capital program. The successful candidate will oversee and maintain a management system that provides D&C leadership with visibility into project status workload and resource allocation to support informed decision-making. Working under the direction of the Director of Design Quality the Design Program Manager will review existing agency in-house project management procedures and identify opportunities to improve efficiency consistency accountability and project delivery outcomes. The selected candidate will develop and implement best practices manage project schedules track performance metrics and maintain reporting tools to support program oversight and continuous improvement. The Design Program Manager will facilitate coordination among internal stakeholders monitor program risks and dependencies prepare executive-level reports and presentations and provide strategic recommendations to enhance project delivery processes across the agency. On behalf of D&C the successful candidate will serve as a key liaison among design planning operations and capital program staff ensuring alignment of priorities schedules and close coordination with D&Cs Data Quality team the Program Manager will develop and maintain program management tools to support day-to-day management activities. Additionally the Program Manager will use D&Cs Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system the units intake portal which logs all design requests.

The Design Program Managers primary focus will be on time-sensitive SIPs. Over time the candidate will build on the processes and practices established for these SIPs to support a broader range of design portfolio projects. The successful candidate will also be responsible for growing and developing the team to support this growth and expansion as needed. The Department of Transportations (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe efficient and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

The Department of Transportations (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe efficient and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

Preferred Skills:
Proactive and collaborative work style; Strong organizational communication analytical thinking critical thinking administrative problem-solving writing and presentation skills; Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced environment; and easily adaptable to changing technologies.

Work Location:
33-00 Northern Blvd. LIC NY 11101

Hours/Shift:
35 hours per week / TBD

Additional Information:
**To be considered for this position the candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Associate Project Manager be reachable on the civil service list for the Exam or be eligible under the 55a program. **
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37. Note: Less than 2 yrs. City Service - New Hire Rate: $86749 or more yrs. City service - Minimum Incumbent Rate: $ 99761***

To Apply:
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
External applicants go to and search for Job ID # 791583
Current city employees log into Employee Self Service at and follow the Careers link and search for Job ID #791583
No phone calls faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT visit us at: PROJECT MANAGER - 22427

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 $or more and either:

1. 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

2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in 1 above; or

3. 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 bachelors 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 Masters 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 one additional year of experience as described in 1 above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

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.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time