Capital Projects Manager

About This Opportunity

Queens Botanical Garden is embarking on several exciting construction projects that will help bring our physical environment in line with our vision for the future, including a new education building and an outdoor pavilion, as well as new garden areas. The Capital Projects Manager will represent the Garden on a day-to-day basis, and provide oversight and quality control for all scheduled construction activities. The Manager will work with Garden staff, consulting architects, construction general managers, contractors and city agencies to realize current public and privately-funded projects as well as future projects. This role reports to the Deputy Director.

Responsibilities

• During construction, Manager will be the primary correspondent between the external contractors, city agencies and the Garden regarding weekly construction forecasts
• Expected to be on-site during all times that construction activities are in progress; participates in all meetings with external parties regarding construction
• Holds external agencies accountable for obligations and deliverables; ensures compliance
• Leads project meetings with in-house personnel to schedule work, coordinate shutdowns, tie-ins and contractor access; coordinates with other departments at QBG to ensure successful construction
• Prepares internal reports; assists in budgeting process; completes and submits capital project paperwork
• Responsible for the safety and protection of all related Garden buildings, collections, personnel, visitors, and equipment related to construction
• Responsible for ensuring good relationships with neighbors and local community groups; provides information to the general public and responds to and resolves difficult citizen inquiries and complaints related to Capital Projects
• Assists with completion of project close out procedures, including capturing lessons learned, O&M and “as-built” documentations, equipment training and certificates, warranties and permits
• Participates in planning, developing and implementing new procedures, including developing short and long range plans
• Other tasks/duties as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing publicly funded construction projects in New York City, especially in partnership with DDC, DOB and other city agencies
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred. Advanced degree or certificate in construction management, architecture, or engineering is a plus
• Experience with overseeing construction projects, especially large institutional schemes involving multiple clients and consultants
• Familiar with new construction, including site work, utilities, site safety and job site means and methods, reviewing schedules, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills and both written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, ability to plan and manage many complex projects simultaneously and to effectively use problem-solving and negotiating skills to control costs, maintain schedules, and ensure project quality
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative during construction and ability to communicate policies, processes to diverse stakeholders
• Working knowledge of construction trades, mechanical and electrical systems and equipment, and construction-site safety requirements and project and building requirements as well as the ability to read architectural and engineering drawings
• Fluency with construction-industry documents for site observations, quality control, bidding, scheduling, requisitioning and payment, change order and closeout
• Knowledge of New York City building codes and familiarity with federal, state and city rules, regulations and ordinances
• Familiarity with green building practices
• Intermediate to Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Word, Excel, Procore or other construction related software
• For future projects, involvement in all elements including Pre-Construction Planning, Phasing, Bid & Negotiation, Permitting, Construction, Commissioning and Project Close-out
• Ability to present new ideas, provide appropriate follow up; and if necessary, make adjustments

Schedule & Salary

This is a full-time exempt position with weekly on-site work. Benefits offered include excellent medical, vision, dental and life insurance, generous PTO, paid holidays, employee discounts, access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions, pension and other retirement savings plans. Schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

For consideration, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents via our Career Center.

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Health & Safety: proof of full Covid-19 vaccination strongly recommended for employment.

Queens Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Garden does not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (physical or mental), age, marital status, veteran/active military service member status, political affiliation, mental illness, socioeconomic status or background, neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, genetic information, immigration or citizenship status, status as victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, arrest or conviction record, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, employment/unemployment status, salary history, credit history, marital/partnership stratus, caregiver status, height and weight, or any other legally protected status. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources via email or phone 718-886-3800 x 203.