What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Project Manager position at DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION?
Junior Project Manager
- DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Posted on
07/23/2026
- Full-time
Location
QUEENS
- Exam may be required
Department
PUB BLDGS/CPD/Transportation
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Job Description
Hours: Full-Time Position – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Project Manager Intern title or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive list #5114 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 NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, seeks a Junior Project Manager working within the Parks Program Unit. Under the supervision of a Project Manager, with limited latitude for independent judgment and action, the selected candidate will perform entry-level project management work and receive training in senior level project management responsibilities. Junior Project Manager duties will include assisting with the following tasks: maintaining a project management information system to provide data for the planning and control of project development; establishing project timeframes and cost schedules; determining and coordinating project activities required between the client agencies, contractors, and departments responsible for project completion; reviewing all schedules, reports, and orders prepared by consultants, contractors, and client agencies to assure compliance with project completion dates; checking contractors' work performance via field visits and on-site inspections. The selected candidate will also prepare management reports and resolve problems that arise in meeting schedules and assigned budgets.
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.
PROJECT MANAGER INTERN# - 22425
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; or
2. A master’s degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Skills
Candidate should possess excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills, with the ability to multi-task various projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred.
55a Program
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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
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.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Job ID
764012
Posted until
09/21/2026
Title code
22425
Civil service title
PROJECT MANAGER INTERN#
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Junior Project Manager
- Experience level: Entry-Level
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns
- Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Junior Project Manager
Salary : $59,888 - $68,871