Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
BOB-Project Manager
$62,407 to $172,854 a year
Posted until October 5, 2026 · posted August 6, 2026
Requirements
License or certificate
Exam
Competitive title
A job title where you show you are right for it by passing a competitive exam: multiple-choice, practical, education and experience, or a mix. On our job pages this shows as "Civil service exam title".
From ≈ $30.00 an hour · $2,400 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $13.00/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,392 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 10 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $2,865 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
A license or certificate is part of the requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, business administration, or public administration, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
- A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
- Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in "1" above, a law degree, or a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect or Landscape Architect may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
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The work
What the job is.
Civil Service Title- Administrative Project Manager 1
* IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, WITHIN DOT OR BE REACHABLE ON DOT'S PROMOTIONAL LIST.
Read the rest, from the posting
The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges, is responsible for managing the full life cycle of more than 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring public safety and mobility for all users.
Team members work on major capital projects, oversee construction and maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews, and conduct quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex infrastructure projects in New York City.
The Bureau of Capital Design and Construction is responsible for delivering major projects on all NYC-owned bridges and tunnels, including long-span bridges over the East River, movable bridges, and roadway bridges.
The Bureau manages all aspects of design and construction by contracting with private engineering and construction firms that provide design, construction support, resident engineering, and inspection services under the direction and supervision of Bureau personnel.
The Bureau seeks to hire two Admin Project Manager (NM) to serve as a Project Manager / Engineer-in-Charge. The selected candidates will manage one or more bridge component rehabilitation projects in the Bridges Component Rehabilitation Group throughout the design and/or construction phases.
The position requires the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in directing project activities, coordinating stakeholders, managing risks, and ensuring successful project delivery.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Direct and oversee all functions during the design and/or construction phases of bridge rehabilitation projects. Supervise engineering professionals, resident engineering staff, consultants, contractors, and clerical personnel, both directly and indirectly.
Apply leadership, communication, and teamwork skills to effectively address project needs and achieve project objectives. Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, develop and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
Review consultant and contractor submissions, including plans, specifications, field change plans, cost estimates, environmental documents, schedules, invoices, change orders, time extensions, and other contract-related documents.
Oversee the performance of design consultants, resident engineering teams, and contractors to ensure compliance with project requirements and contract documents. Coordinate reviews and approvals with NYCDOT divisions and external agencies, including NYSDOT, NYC Parks (NYCDPR), and other stakeholders.
Attend field meetings and coordinate with contractors, consultants, inspectors, and field personnel to resolve design, construction, and operational issues. Oversee the development of construction contract documents and support contractor procurement activities.
Develop and administer Resident Engineer Inspection (REI) contracts and support procurement efforts. Administer design, construction, and resident engineering contracts, including review and approval of consultant and contractor invoices.
Utilize the Contract and Project Management System (CPMS) for rate approvals, invoice processing, schedule tracking, risk management, and issue resolution. Coordinate with Division staff to ensure adequate project funding and prepare related financial and administrative documentation.
Maintain and update project schedules using Division-approved project management systems. Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives to ensure successful project delivery. Take a proactive approach to resolving project challenges and maintaining effective communication among all stakeholders.
Prepare reports on projects status, and perform other related duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills Experience of bridge design and construction, and A valid New York State Professional Engineer (Civil) license is preferred. Ability to communicate effectively in verbaland written form. Ability to improvise and innovate as unusual conditions arise.
Skill in expediting activities through multi-agency procedures.
Possess strong technical, project management, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex bridge projects through design and construction while ensuring compliance with engineering standards, contractual requirements, and agency objectives.
Work Location 55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041
Hours 8:00AM - 4:00PM M-F
All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 786124. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
Skills they'd like
Experience of bridge design and construction, and A valid New York State Professional Engineer (Civil) license is preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbaland written form.
Ability to improvise and innovate as unusual conditions arise. Skill in expediting activities through multi-agency procedures.
All the skills they list
Possess strong technical, project management, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex bridge projects through design and construction while ensuring compliance with engineering standards, contractual requirements, and agency objectives.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
NYC residency not required
New York City Residency is not required for this position
How to apply, from the posting
All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 786124. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
Sources
Straight from the city.
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