Project Manager, Capital Project Implementation

Project Manager, Capital Project Implementation

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City's most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York. Our commitment to equity, effectiveness and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including: - Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees. - Managing 56 public buildings. - Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property. - Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies. - Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country. - Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations. When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do. The Department of Citywide Administrative Services' (DCAS) Division of Energy Management (DEM) serves as the hub for emissions reduction and energy management for the City government portfolio. DEM develops the City's annual utility energy budget; manages the City's utility accounts; helps our agency partners identify and pursue energy-saving opportunities at their facilities; leads energy efficiency and distributed generation projects across the City's portfolio; and helps implement operations and maintenance best practices. Broadly, DEM is tasked with leading the City's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from City government operations 40 percent by 2025 (40x25), 50 percent by 2030 (50x30), and 80 percent by 2050 (80x50). Beyond 40x25, 50x30, and 80x50, the City has also made other energy-related commitments, such as pledging to install 100 MW of solar photovoltaic on City buildings by 2025. DEM works closely with our agency partners to help them reduce emissions and improve energy management in their facilities, including providing them with project funding, project delivery vehicles, technical expertise, staff resources, strategic planning support, and data analytics. The Project Manager will work in DEM's Capital Project Implementation Team within the Operations Unit, under the guidance of the Senior Program Manager, Capital Project Implementation but in extremely close coordination with DEM's other units. The Project Manager's primary duty will be to manage consultants and contractors who are engaged in the design and construction of energy efficiency capital projects at City facilities. With considerable latitude for independent judgment and initiative, the Project Manager will be charged with the following responsibilities: The Project Manager will be charged with responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following: 1) Manage energy efficiency project scoping: Working closely with contractors and consultants, develop and review scopes of work for energy efficiency projects and review completed Energy Audits and Energy Efficiency Reports ("EERs") to help guide project selection and alternatives analysis. 2) Manage the design and construction of Energy Efficiency Projects: In close collaboration with contractors and consultants, manage the execution of design and construction for a portfolio of energy-related capital projects ensuring that projects are completed in a timely, cost-effective manner. 3) Perform technical calculations: Perform engineering calculations and energy modeling analysis to verify the reasonableness and accuracy of estimated energy usage reductions, energy cost savings, and avoided emissions for proposed energy efficiency projects. 4) Conduct site visits: Conducts field visits to assess energy usage reduction opportunities throughout the project lifecycle; making recommendations to refine proposed scopes of work; facilitate consultants and contractors' walk-throughs with agency staff; ensure project compliance with the scope and schedule and perform measurement and verification activities. 5) Serve as a Liaison: Facilitate communication and schedule meetings with agency partners, consultants, and contractors during capital project implementation process. Actively troubleshoot issues and provide support towards their timely resolution. 6) Conduct program data collection: Update and maintain relevant DEM project tracking systems to ensure accurate, on-demand project reporting in a range of areas, including project compliance, measurement and verification of projects energy savings and avoided emissions; and projects' contributions towards the City's goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in architecture or architectural technology; biology; building science; chemistry; construction management; energy management; engineering, engineering technology; environmental science; facilities management; physics; or a related field; or 2. Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of two (2) years in length, in a construction trade with an emphasis on energy efficiency for buildings and two (2) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in energy generation or conservation work such as planning, developing, implementing, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and verifying interventions to generate clean energy or reduce energy usage; or 3. Four (4) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in energy generation or conservation work such as planning, developing, implementing, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and verifying interventions to generate clean energy or reduce energy usage; or 4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1," "2," or "3" above. One (1) year of acceptable experience will be credited for every 30 semester credits of undergraduate education in any of the fields described in "1" above. One (1) year of acceptable experience will be credited for a master's degree in any of the fields described in "1" above. Special Note: To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, candidates other than Professional Engineers or Registered Architects must have either: a) A Bachelor of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or b) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master's degree in building science, energy management, or engineering from an accredited college or university; or c) After meeting the minimum qualification requirements, a master's degree in any of the fields described in "1" above. d) After meeting the minimum qualification requirements, one (1) additional year of experience as described in "4" above; or To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, candidates other than Professional Engineers or Registered Architects must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Level II, one (1) additional year of experience as described in "3" above. Special Note: (continued) To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, candidates must have either: a) A license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law and at least one year of experience as described in "3" above as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the necessary disciplines as described in "1" above; or b) In addition to meeting the requirements for Assignment Level III, one (1) additional year of experience in a supervisory capacity, or as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the necessary disciplines as described in "1" above. License Requirement: A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. This license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment. Incumbents may be required to update existing and/or obtain additional professional industry-standard certification(s) and licenses.

Preferred Skills:

The preferred candidate will bring the following skills and experience to this position: 1) Three (3) years of experience in analyzing building energy efficiency technologies, equipment, and systems and specifying upgrades to improve energy performance. 2) Experience in the design and construction of energy efficiency retrofits in diverse buildings that vary in age, size, and use. 3) Familiarity with the National Electric Code and NYC electrical and energy codes. 4) Familiarity with energy usage, energy cost savings, and avoided greenhouse gas emissions calculation methodologies. 5) Strong knowledge of applicable IESNA/ASHRAE design codes, design standards, and specification requirements, with the ability to interpret and apply them to specific project scopes. 6) Expertise in managing program operations and budgets. 7) Strong written and verbal communication skills. 8) Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft applications.

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.

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New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.