Program Executive

Program Executive For Construction

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Borough Based Jails (BBJ) Division seeks a Program Executive for Construction to support the BBJ program. In collaboration with the Program Management Consultant (PMC), the selected candidate will oversee all aspects of the construction process for this design-build capital program, which includes four borough-based facilities valued at $16 billion. The Program Executive will lead project management efforts across the portfolio and coordinate with the PMC, BBJ Senior and Project Executives, design-build contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures. The role includes directing multiple construction project executives to ensure timely delivery, cost control, and alignment with program goals; promoting clear communication; overseeing staff performance evaluations; and serving as a liaison between senior leadership and supervisory staff. The Program Executive will also implement a tiered management structure to establish clear accountability and oversight across all teams. 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.

Minimum Qualifications : At least six years of full-time satisfactory experience in construction management work on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $300,000, at least eighteen months of which must have been in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction; and a combination of the following, sufficient to equal a total of ten years of education and experience : 1. Full-time satisfactory experience in construction inspection on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $300,000. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of construction inspection experience up to a maximum of four years. 2. Full-time satisfactory experience in building construction as a journeyperson in one or more of the skilled building construction trades. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of journeyperson experience up to a maximum of four years. 3. Education in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or air pollution control, chemical, civil including structural and bridge design, electrical, mechanical, or sanitary engineering will be credited on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of acceptable experience up to a maximum of four years. 4. A New York State license as a professional engineer or registered architect or a license as a professional engineer or registered architect from a state that has reciprocity with New York State may be substituted for the four years of education and experience described in "1", "2" and "3" above. However, all candidates must have at least six years of experience in construction management work described above, including at least eighteen months in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction. License Requirements Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. Employees must maintain the license during their employment.

Preferred Skills : Candidate should possess 20 years of supervisory and managerial experience with the operation, design, and construction of buildings in New York City experience in high rise construction experience in both administration of new construction and demolition work in the public sector, institutional, or commercial buildings and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with Design Build Project Delivery processes and procedures 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.