Interiors Project Manager

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission.

Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.

Our Commitment To Equity, Effectiveness, And Sustainability Guides Our Work Providing City Agencies With The Critical Resources And Support Needed To Succeed, Including

• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Managing 56 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.

The Real Estate Services (RES) division of DCAS supports the operations of the government of the City of New York by providing services for the City's real estate needs.

RES is responsible for the space planning and management of 37 million square feet, Citywide acquisitions (lease or purchase), sales and other dispositions of City-owned real estate, architectural design and project management, zoning and land use analyses, disposition of 15,000 City-owned lots, property valuation, and financial analysis of real estate transactions.

The Workplace Services Unit is tasked with creatively applying space standards to projects in leased and City owned space while developing workplace strategies that lead to improved office operations in order to support the work of our City workforce and leverage modern day office technologies.

The unit oversees the development of architectural programs to ensure the design of the work environment is inclusive, inspiring, reflective of the City’s mission, safe and functional.

In addition, the group oversees the coordination of office furniture systems and technologies (including structured cabling, network, audio visual and security equipment) for projects in leased space in coordination with the Design & Project Management unit, while providing its own project management services for jobs in City owned premises limited to interior buildouts.

Lastly, the unit supports the work of the Real Estate Services Strategic Planning group by keeping up to date the space standards to reflect current industry trends and best practices in design.

RES seeks an Interiors Project Manager/Space Analyst - Level 2 to join the Workplace Services team, focusing on the space planning, design, and assessment of interior office space.

Job Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Assist the Director of Workplace Services in managing and providing guidance to the unit’s architectural staff in the programming of agency needs in accordance with the DCAS Space Standards to creatively maximize the use of space while meeting operational requirements.
• Development of space planning and test fits.
• Coordination of furniture and furniture systems as well as plan coordination of IT and AV systems.
• Review of project Scope of Work and of construction documentation as required.
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of departmental planning and design standards.
• Performing general administration duties including budget and lease language review, furniture processing and procurement, external consultant coordination (AoR, MEP) and real estate consultants.
• Client Agency relationship management.

To Apply

Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID #. 783721

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and one year of satisfactory, full-time experience in the evaluation and layout of space in office buildings, garages and other structures used for commercial and industrial purposes. Such experience must have included projects requiring knowledge of construction needs and cost, installation of computer equipment and telephone communication systems, and building standards and leasing procedures; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of satisfactory, full-time experience, as described in “1” above. College education obtained from an accredited college or university accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), may be substituted for up to four years of experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year. However, all candidates must have one year of experience described in “1” above.

To Be Qualified For Assignment To Assignment Level II, Individuals Must Have Two Additional Years Of The Experience Described In "1" Above, As Follows

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and three years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
• A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of satisfactory, full-time experience, as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or related field. - Corporate interiors experience in government and institutional work preferred. - Familiarity with workplace strategies. - Working knowledge of systems furniture, office and ancillary furniture – including power/data coordination, specifications, purchase order review. - Working knowledge of materials and finishes, material specifications and managing vendor resources. - Proficiency in computer programs such as MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, BlueBeam and updated versions of AutoCAD. - Strong programming and space planning skills. - Working knowledge of A/V design coordination and implementation. - Working knowledge of ADA and local codes, LEED and WELL accreditation a plus. - Ability to read and review construction documents and specifications. - Ability to read and review lease language and project budgets. - Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Proactive & driven with ability to generate positive solutions and results. - Ability to reprioritize projects & deliverables frequently. - Ability to think strategically and analyze all potential issues and alternative solutions. - Strong interpersonal and customer skills to effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders.

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.

, $78,740.00 – $90,551.00