SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

OVERVIEW

A popular year-round destination, Governors Island is a 172-acre island in the heart of New York Harbor located between Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn waterfront. For almost two centuries, the Island was closed to the public, operating as a military base for the U.S. Army and, later, the Coast Guard. Today, an award-winning new park is complemented by dozens of unique historic buildings, educational and cultural facilities, a rich arts and culture program and a 22-acre National Monument managed by the National Park Service. Looking ahead, the longterm vision for Governors Island focuses on continuing to expand year-round public access by enlivening it with transformative public art and culture, extraordinary recreational and open space, and research and education dedicated to addressing the global climate crisis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Project Manager will oversee a range of capital projects through all stages of planning, design, and construction at a time of significant growth on Governors Island, ensuring that projects proceed in coordination with available funding sources, the Island’s operational needs, and short-term and long-term development plans. Projects will include historic building rehabilitations, maritime and utility infrastructure, public space improvements, and more.

Specifically, the Senior Project Manager will:

• Actively manage architects, engineers, construction managers, general contractors, owner’s representatives, and other design and construction consultants from project commencement to completion
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies as necessary on project application and permitting
• Coordinate closely with the Trust’s Real Estate, Facilities, and Operations teams to appropriately scope projects and successfully manage potential impacts on the Island’s visitors, tenants, events, and operations
• Work closely with the Trust’s CFO to oversee approvals and compliance for funding sources including City Capital (“Certificates to Proceed” from the NYC Office of Management and Budget) and State and Federal funds as applicable, as well as contract registrations with the NYC Comptroller’s Office
• Effectively engage internal and external stakeholders on project scoping and key decision points
• Provide review and oversight for tenant-managed capital projects

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, construction management, urban planning, or similar field required.

Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a relevant field (construction management, architecture/engineering, capital planning, asset management, capital project management); experience with New York City budget, procurement and contracting systems preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proactive and self-directed leader with an ability to create and maintain project momentum, manage against schedule and budget, and juggle multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
• Strong quantitative skills and proven ability to synthesize and present nuanced cost information to decision makers
• Decision making skills commensurate with a position that is required to represent the organization with external parties
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to synthesize complex issues, summarize and present them clearly
• Ability to be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit who works well in a team-based environment with limited oversight
• Possess a strong sense of professional judgment and ability to solve problems creatively including recommending phasing options and value engineering when project budgets are insufficient
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and BlueBeam preferred

Salary Range: $100,000 to $110,000 per year

Location & Schedule: All positions are located on Governors Island. The position is in person four days per week with one day per week work from home.

TO APPLY

We realize that not all applicants match 100% of the qualifications for a role. If you meet many but not all the criteria and feel you may be a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Please send a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document to jobs@govisland.org with “SPM, Design & Construction” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

The Trust for Governors Island values the importance of inclusion, accessibility and a diverse pool of applicants. The Trust for Governors Island does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, marital status, membership in an employee organization, military service, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, or other non-merit factor.

ABOUT THE TRUST FOR GOVERNORS ISLAND

The Trust for Governors Island (The Trust) is a nonprofit corporation created by the City of New York. It is responsible for the redevelopment and operation of 150 acres of Governors Island. The Trust's mission is to realize the full potential of Governors Island for the inspiration and enjoyment of all New Yorkers, demonstrating a bold vision for public space. For more information, visit www.govisland.org.