Program Manager/Sr. Design Project Manager (Architecture & Engineering)

Build your career while building NYC Public schools and impacting the learning environments of the next generation!

 

The SCA’s Architecture and Engineering Department is responsible for development of scope, design, and construction documents for new school buildings, additions, lease conversions and renovation work of existing schools for New York City’s approximately 1.1 million students. Our projects are intentionally and thoughtfully designed; positive impact design is at the forefront of all our projects.

 

Our In-House studio is a multidisciplinary practice that is responsible for designing some of the largest and most complex schools in our 1,500+ school portfolio as well as renovation work to existing schools. Our other two studios manage external consultants from design inception to completion.  Our three studios are comprised of talented architects and engineers who are driven to deliver high quality custom designed, sustainable, and resilient public schools.

 

Come and join our continuing journey towards design excellence in the K-12 education sector.  Be impactful!

Job Description Summary

The Senior Design Project Manager manages consultants and/or staff in the design and construction/renovation of new or existing school buildings. Manages multiple projects of varying complexity.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Manage staff/consultants, coordinate, and/or assist with schedules and workload, and/or maintain assignment log, and/or conduct staff evaluations and approve timesheets, and/or making recommendations regarding personnel selection. 
• Guide interdisciplinary consultant teams assigned to projects.  Coordinate architectural and engineering design activities in scope, design, and construction.
• Ensure adherence to schedule, budget, codes and standards, and tracking and ensuring approval from all regulatory agencies.
• Participate in day-to-day operations to address and resolve specific managerial, operational, and administrative problems and inquiries.
• Perform managerial functions such as reviewing and writing reports, making decisions about design-related services and materials.
• Lead or participate in meetings with various SCA departments & outside contractors/consultants on design related issues and/or issues relating to departmental and interdepartmental functions of the department/unit.          
• Recommend approval of consultant expenditures, and responsible for negotiating consultant fees and/or change orders and/or time extensions.
• Review and assess documents for quality, constructability, value engineering, commissioning, phasing and other design related criteria.
• Participates in the development of technical resources. 
• Assist Management with special projects and/or initiatives
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree
• Eight years of full-time work experience participating in the negotiation, mediation, assessment and/or evaluation of costs associated with construction projects' components; four years must be in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Preference:

• Weighted consideration may be given to New York State Professional Engineers, Registered Architects or candidates with knowledge or experience in government safety or construction standards; managing complex personnel and technological issues; working effectively on a wide range of subjects, including policy formulation, budgetary control, scheduling and making highly technical operations decisions; dispute resolution, management, and communications skills.

POSTING CLOSING DATE: 07/06/26

Civil Service Classification: Pending Jurisdictional Classification

Salary Range: $105,159.00 - $163,000.00

Education

Baccalaureate

Certifications (if required)

Work Experience

Eight years of full-time work experience participating in the negotiation, mediation, assessment and/or evaluation of costs associated with construction projects' components; four years must be in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or a safisfactory combination of education and experience. Specialty technical skills aplicable to the areas to be assessed or evaluated.

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

 

We offer exceptional benefits including:

* Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)

* Prescription Drug Options

* Dental & Vision Coverage

* NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)

* Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options

* Transit Check Program

* Public Loan Forgiveness Program

* Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits

 

As part of our ongoing commitment to employee growth and development, the SCA’s Learning and Development (L&D) program offers a variety of valuable benefits. These include tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role, as well as access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities. Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth. These programs are designed to strengthen performance, boost engagement, and ensure our workforce is fully equipped to meet both current and future organizational goals.

 

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.  We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees