Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Project Manager
$66,330 to $76,279 a year
Posted until October 31, 2026 · posted September 1, 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".
Mostly for people already in city service. The posting says:
“Only candidates who are permanent in the Assistant Architect title or those who are reachable on the open-competitive list (exam #5011) may apply.”
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From ≈ $31.89 an hour · $2,551 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $14.89/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,542 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 10.6 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $1,507 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 Bachelor or a Master of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or
- A Bachelor of Science degree in architecture that is the first four years of a five-year first professional degree program in architecture from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in architectural work; or
- A valid New York State Registration as an Architect.
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The following are examples of four-year degrees that are NOT acceptable to meet the education requirement:
- Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology;
- Bachelor of Professional Studies in Architecture;
- Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts issued by the Architectural Department of a college;
- Bachelor of Science in Art and Design issued by the Architectural Department of a college.
Note:
A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
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The work
What the job is.
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35 hrs a week
“Hours: Full Time - 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101”
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- Hours
- Full Time - 35 Hours
- Work Location
- 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Assistant Architect title or those who are reachable on the open-competitive list (exam #5011) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title.
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If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings seeks a Project Manager. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating construction. The selected candidate will assist with a portfolio of capital design or construction projects throughout the five boroughs.
The Project Manager will be assigned projects at various stages of design and construction, and will be the key contact throughout the scoping, design, and construction procurement phase.
The Project Manager will utilize the agency’s technical resources to ensure that their projects meet DDC’s Commitment Plan objectives and follow up on completion schedules.
The Project Manager will also apprise Sr. Project Managers of scheduling, construction, and design issues; keep costs within budget; liaise between contractors, DDC and sponsor agencies; maintain comprehensive project history files; coordinate project schedules; review projects; address construction and design issues; prepare change orders, project correspondence, and reports.
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.
All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs
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City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
Skills they'd like
Candidates should have the ability to manage construction managers; complete multiple multi-trade projects on schedule; possess strong computer, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; and should be attentive to details.
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.
Sources
Straight from the city.
Updated every day from the city's job data (last city update September 21, 2026). You apply through the official posting.