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Project Executive

City of New York
Location
Queens, NY
Compensation
$62,407 - $144,808 / year
Employment type

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NYC job ID
807585
Posted until
January 5, 2027

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Job description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 777 Third Ave, New York, NY 10017 Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Project Manager title or those filed for the agency’s Promotional List (Exam #5565), or the Open-Competitive List (Exam #5164) 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, Borough Based Jails Program (BBJ) seeks a Project Executive to assist with the construction of Borough-Based Jails facilities. The selected candidate will be responsible for the administration of the Borough Based Jail Program to affect the construction facilities throughout the City. The Project Executive will manage Borough Based Jail Program aggressive construction schedule; ensure project milestones are met; execute strategies to drive a high-profile project through the required regulatory agencies. Additional duties include: monitoring project budget, working with a team of Design Builder’s architects, engineers, and construction managers, overseeing the allocation of resources, and ensuring timely delivery of completed facilities. The selected candidate will work with other Borough Based Jails (BBJ) Program Executives to ensure adherence to contract documents and collaborate to ensure that projects remain on schedule and budget. Other key responsibilities include: working with the DDC’s senior management, and supervisors to implement tiered methodology; and understanding and supervising the construction with clear accountability for the construction teams and their staff. The Project Executive will update the BBJ team on all project-related issues and liaise with various agency interagency task forces. Significant interaction with Senior Management is required.

Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation guide.pdf.

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

  • 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 five (5) years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
  • A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine (9) years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
  • Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. One (1) 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) an accredited Master's degree 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 Landscape Architect. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Candidate should have excellent verbal, written, communication, and management skills; experience in risk assessment and cost reduction strategies; thorough knowledge of cost estimating best practices; and knowledge of market conditions; supervisory experience; construction experience in public and private sector projects; and experience in probabilistic cost estimates; experience working with contractors and the ability to work collaboratively; Appropriate AACEI or PMP certification is desirable but not required.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

About employer

The City of New York delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.

Full-time
Date posted
Nov 06, 2026
30-30 Thomson Ave, Queens, NY 11101

How to apply

Apply on NYC Jobs
NYC job ID
807585
Posted until
January 5, 2027

Date shown in New York time. Confirm application timing on the official posting.

Check the official posting for required documents and application instructions.

Confirm the deadline and all requirements on the official posting before applying.

Source: NYC Open Data · Bespree is not the employer.

Need a resume for this application?

Tailor your resume for this job

Job description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 777 Third Ave, New York, NY 10017 Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Project Manager title or those filed for the agency’s Promotional List (Exam #5565), or the Open-Competitive List (Exam #5164) 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, Borough Based Jails Program (BBJ) seeks a Project Executive to assist with the construction of Borough-Based Jails facilities. The selected candidate will be responsible for the administration of the Borough Based Jail Program to affect the construction facilities throughout the City. The Project Executive will manage Borough Based Jail Program aggressive construction schedule; ensure project milestones are met; execute strategies to drive a high-profile project through the required regulatory agencies. Additional duties include: monitoring project budget, working with a team of Design Builder’s architects, engineers, and construction managers, overseeing the allocation of resources, and ensuring timely delivery of completed facilities. The selected candidate will work with other Borough Based Jails (BBJ) Program Executives to ensure adherence to contract documents and collaborate to ensure that projects remain on schedule and budget. Other key responsibilities include: working with the DDC’s senior management, and supervisors to implement tiered methodology; and understanding and supervising the construction with clear accountability for the construction teams and their staff. The Project Executive will update the BBJ team on all project-related issues and liaise with various agency interagency task forces. Significant interaction with Senior Management is required.

Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation guide.pdf.

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

  • 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 five (5) years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
  • A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine (9) years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
  • Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. One (1) 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) an accredited Master's degree 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 Landscape Architect. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Candidate should have excellent verbal, written, communication, and management skills; experience in risk assessment and cost reduction strategies; thorough knowledge of cost estimating best practices; and knowledge of market conditions; supervisory experience; construction experience in public and private sector projects; and experience in probabilistic cost estimates; experience working with contractors and the ability to work collaboratively; Appropriate AACEI or PMP certification is desirable but not required.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.

About employer

The City of New York delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.