Neighborhood Contract Manager at CityOfNewYork

The Neighborhood Contract Manager (NCM) will be responsible for cost estimates, scoping physical work and performing physical inspections of work performed. This role reports directly to the Neighborhood Administrator and will work closely with Supers and other Property Management staff to oversee contractors and contracted work at the development level. The NCM will also coordinate with central procurement to ensure contracted work is performed ethically and at a reasonable cost. Oversight of Contracts - Review requisition packages from developments, using a cost estimation tool to ensure quotes are reasonable. - Assess scopes of work to determine the optimal procurement pathway. - Review contractors' submissions of subcontractors for approval and ensuring agency review. - Authorize the issuance of work to vendors. - Review contractor payments. - Manage vendor communication regarding non-performance. Oversight of Contracted Work - In-person QA of construction work necessary for rehabilitating, renovating and maintaining public buildings, structures, infrastructures, facilities and grounds. - Ensure Supers are maintaining contract document folders. - Ensure development staff are taking before and after photos of all vendor work. Support for Property Management Throughout the Contracting Process - Provide technical support to developments with scoping, cost estimating, and vendor negotiation. - Ensure development staff are documenting vendor performance. - Documentation review and submission to ensure cost effectiveness and quality work performance. - Record lessons learned and implementing process improvements. - Collaborate with other NCMs to update a cost estimating tool to ensure proposed scopes of work and pricing are appropriate. This role will involve physical activities such as: - Walk to and from inspection sites and during inspections. - Climb and descend ladders or stairs to get to areas to be inspected. - Stand for extended periods of time; working in confined areas; wearing hard hats and other protective clothing in construction areas; bending and stooping during inspections; climbing over and around various objects; working in areas that may be hot, cold, damp, dark, dusty, smoky or acrid; working outdoors, including in natural areas, in all kinds of weather. - Potentially coming into contact with rodents and/or insects; may be required to wear DEET. NOTE: The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administered a civil service exam for the Construction Project Manager title on 03/25/25. Therefore, applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered; likewise, applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate. NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT. NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below: [Upgrade to PRO to see link] Additional Information: 1. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS). Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - 34202