Job Opportunity In Queens 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 The design project manager performs difficult and complex reviews and evaluations of all project design plans and cost schedules for consistency, completeness, coordination, and constructability to ensure that the project is well coordinated, within budget, and on time during the design process and to ensure that the project's design intent via project documents, is followed during the construction process. Responsibilities include: Exhibits thorough knowledge of the protocols and procedures of the SCA scope and design process. Effectively communicates with various departments within the SCA and with other agencies and entities outside of the SCA. Reviews and approves the consultant's milestone and completion dates. Ensures execution of consultant's monthly request for payment. Responsible for providing the consultant with complete design information package. Monitors performance of the consultant during various phases. Inform the Design Manager of project status and notify the Design Manager immediately of issues. Chair project meetings, including kickoff meetings, progress meetings, meetings with the school, and quality control meetings. Support the bid and construction phase needs of a project. Posting closing date: 8/11/25 Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive Appointment rate: $100,263.00 - $128,648.00 Incumbent rate: $115,303.00 - $147,945.00 Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly hired employee, or employees with less than two years of active City or SCA service, shall be 15% less than the applicable incumbent rate or step. Education Baccalaureate Certifications (if required) N/A Work Experience Four years of full time work experience preparing estimates or valuations of construction projects' components; two years must be in an administrative or supervisory capacity or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. Specialty technical skills applicable to the areas to be assessed or evaluated. We offer excellent benefits including: Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available) Prescription drug option Dental and Vision coverage NYC Qualified Pension Plan Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options Transit Check Program Public Loan Forgiveness Program Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits 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.