Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Junior Project Manager
$59,747 to $68,709 a year
Posted until November 13, 2026 · posted September 14, 2026
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From ≈ $28.72 an hour · $2,298 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $11.72/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,290 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 9.5 subway rides ($3 fare).
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What they actually ask for.
Other requirements: read them on the posting
1. A Bachelor of Architecture or a Master of Architecture that is the first
professional degree in architecture from an accredited college. Any other type of architectural degree or a degree in architectural technology is not acceptable.
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The work
What the job is.
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35 hrs a week
“Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours”
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- Hours
- Full-Time – 35 Hours
- Work Location
- 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, seeks an Architectural Intern working within the ADA Compliance Program Unit.
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Under the supervision of a Project Manager, with limited latitude for independent judgment and action, the selected candidate will perform entry-level project management work and receive training in senior level project management responsibilities.
Junior Project Manager duties will include assisting with the following tasks: maintaining a project management information system to provide data for the planning and control of project development; establishing project timeframes and cost schedules; determining and coordinating project activities required between the client agencies, contractors, and departments responsible for project completion; reviewing all schedules, reports, and orders prepared by consultants, contractors, and client agencies to assure compliance with project completion dates; checking contractors' work performance via field visits and on-site inspections.
The selected candidate will also prepare management reports and resolve problems that arise in meeting schedules and assigned budgets.
Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.).
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type.
DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.
Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.
A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.
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Skills they'd like
Candidate should possess excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills, with the ability to multi-task various projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred.
Before you apply
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Where you have to live
NYC residency not required
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
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