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CUNY Construction Project Manager Level 3- Facilities Management & Planning (Temporary) MULTIPLE POSITIONS (2) in New York, New York
Construction Project Manager Level 3- Facilities Management & Planning (Temporary) MULTIPLE POSITIONS (2)
GENERAL DUTIES
Oversees one or more aspects of the planning, execution, and completion of the design and construction of capital building projects and specialized construction at a Campus or University setting. Manages projects for renovation and/or maintenance of existing facilities.
Develops quality standards and monitors performance
Incorporates University procedures and standards such as safety and CUNY design standards
Maintains compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and CUNY standards
Applies project management procedures and standards using appropriate methods and technologies
Communicates effectively with all project participants
Meets standards for performance (time, cost quality)
Enters, maintains, and accesses information in computer-based systems, such as project management systems, work order systems, inventory and timekeeping systems, and financial systems of various kinds
Performs work indoors and outdoors under various environmental conditions, including extreme temperature conditions, climbing ladders and scaffolds, and working in close spaces as necessary to advance project(s)
Work may require driving to work locations
This position is in CUNY's Classified Civil Service. The full specification is available on our web site at http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/ohrm/hros/classification/ccsjobs.html
CONTRACT TITLE
Construction Project Manager
FLSA
Exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Hunter College has a significant portfolio of capital projects at the 68th Street Campus buildings and has recently received additional capital project funding for Campus Schools on 95th Street, Roosevelt House on 65th Street the School of Social Work on East 119th Street. These additional funds are allocated for projects that have been scoped and will be entering the design phase in 2026. Under direction, a number of these projects will be assigned to the Level 3 Project Manager ( PM ). This position will report to the Assistant Vice President of Facilities, Planning and Capital Projects
-Liaison with both the City University Construction Fund ( CUCF ) and the Dormitory Authority of New York ( DASNY ) during all phases of capital project development. The PM3 works with Hunter departments to develop highly complex coordination between class schedules, event planning, and capital needs. The PM must develop clear, concise well considered notifications between campus-based stakeholders including Public Safety, for campus-wide notifications, and for work that may affect neighbors.
-Administer more than $100M in all stages of development from programming to design, construction and occupancy. Numerous swing space needs require an ability to prepare complex schedules and manage multi-phased moves. Large $30-60M projects are combined with those in the $3-15M range.
Manage in-house projects not funded with NYS Bonded Funds but with either NYC Reso A funds or from Hunter’s operating budget, in coordination with all active project schedules.
Play a pivotal role in scoping of capital projects, and inhouse deferred maintenance needs that require emergency capital funding under CUCF authorized DASNY JOCs contracts.
Contribute to the development of project scopes and bidding for projects funded under the annual operating budget of the Office of the VP of Operations, writing RFPs and obtaining competitive bids.
Collaborate with other units in the Office of the VP of Operations to scope and prepare RFPs for Security Access Control, Environmental Health and Safety, and ICIT infrastructure needs.
Maintain an in-depth understanding of architectural and engineering design and coordination, with working in occupied buildings built 50-80 years ago, combined with the challenge of our Upper Eastside location, landmark districts and buildings.
Works with Hunter’s Director of Environmental Health and Safety to escalate health and safety concerns for appropriate advisement and action.
Trouble shooting day-to-day needs of Hunter Facilities and perform additional facilities and construction related duties as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A four-year high school diploma and six years of experience, in one or more of the following:
- Planning, administering or expediting architectural/engineering design and/or construction of a non-industrial building to be occupies by people for educational use requiring a certificate of occupancy
Substitutions:
Associates degree in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture with four (4) years of experience with non-industrial buildings to be occupied by people for educational use requiring a certificate of occupancy
A Baccalaureate degree in engineering, landscape architecture or a related field with two (2) years of experience with non-industrial buildings to be occupied by people for educational use requiring a certificate of occupancy
A Baccalaureate degree in architecture with 1 year of experience with non-industrial buildings to be occupied by people for educational use requiring a certificate of occupancy
Knowledge of English language (spoken, written, read) sufficient to carry out the activities described in this specification
A Motor Vehicle Driver's license, valid in the State of New York, may be required for some positions.
There are three assignment levels within this class of positions.
Additional Requirements for Level 2:
To be appointed at Level 2: candidates must have at least one additional year of experience in one of the following:
Supervision of employees within a construction project
Supervision of a construction project
Additional Requirements for Level 3:
To be appointed at Level 3: candidates must have at least one year of experience above and beyond Level 2 (i.e., a total of two additional years' experience in project and/or personnel supervision).
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with NYC Department of Buildings, all agencies having jurisdiction, Codes and Zoning, is essential.
The ability to communicate effectively is a critical component of the PM’s essential duties.
This position will report to the Assistant Vice President of Facilities, Planning and Capital Projects.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Only applicants who meet the qualification requirements and took the Open Competitive Civil Service Examination #2089 for Project Manager will be considered for this temporary position.
NOE-Project-Manager-Exam-2089.pdf
COMPENSATION
New Hire: $109,275 *
Incumbent: $123,483
*This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number.
Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.
Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please include:
Cover Letter or Statement of scholarly interests
Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
Names and contact information of 3 references
Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Only applicants who meet the qualification requirements and took the Open Competitive Civil Service Examination #2089 for Project Manager will be considered for this temporary position.
NOE-Project-Manager-Exam-2089.pdf
CLOSING DATE
The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on April 20, 2026. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Only applicants who meet the qualification requirements and took the Open Competitive Civil Service Examination #2089 for Project Manager will be considered for this temporary position.
NOE-Project-Manager-Exam-2089.pdf
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 31940
Location: Hunter College
Job Type: Full-Time