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Project Manager

Dept of Design & Construction · Queens · Full-time

$66,330 – $76,279 / yr

Posted until October 25, 2026 · posted August 26, 2026

$31.89/hr equivalent · $2,551 every 2 weeks, before taxes.

NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $14.89/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.

Requirements

License or certificate

Exam

Civil service exam title

Where

Queens

Openings

1

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What they actually ask for.

A license or certificate is part of the requirements

1. A Bachelor or a Master of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or 2. A Bachelor of Science degree in architecture that is the first four years of a five-year first professional degree program in architecture from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in architectural work; or 3. A valid New York State Registration as an Architect. The following are examples of four-year degrees that are NOT acceptable to meet the education requirement: Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology; Bachelor of Professional Studies in Architecture; Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts issued by the Architectural Department of a college; Bachelor of Science in Art and Design issued by the Architectural Department of a college. Note: A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

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The work

What the job is.

Read the full description from the posting
Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Assistant Architect title or those who are reachable on the open-competitive list (exam #5011) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result 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 & Engineering-Design & Construction Excellence seeks a Project Manager. The selected candidate will assist and participate in project scope development, existing conditions and forensic analyses, the review of design & construction documents prepared by consultants, and the preparation and/or review of documents and Construction Administration activities. The Project Manager will serve as a liaison to assist the Team Leader with coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance with project schedules, milestones, and deadlines. The selected candidate must be knowledgeable of design principles, industry best practices, building codes, project delivery methodologies, and the latest technologies and innovations in the field. The selected candidate will interface with clients, consultants, contractors, project managers, and other technical staff. Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made. Additionally, 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.
Preferred skills
Ideal candidate should have experience in new construction and renovation work in the public sector, or in institutional and commercial buildings. Previous experience should include scoping, as well as preparing and reviewing design and constructions. Good verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of NYC Building Code and computer-aided drafting are essential. Good interpersonal skills in dealing with clients, consultants, contractors, team members and managers are required. AutoCAD experience required, Bluebeam Revu and Revit preferred, LEED accreditation preferred.

Before you apply

The fine print.

Where you have to live
New York City Residency is not required for this position

Proof

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From NYC Open Data, as the city processed it on September 21, 2026. Postings change daily. Confirm on the official posting before you rely on anything here.