Assistant Project Manager, Capital Projects

Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation•New York, NY

11d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation (BBP) is looking to expand its Capital team and hire a full-time Assistant Project Manager. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager for Capital Projects the Assistant Project Manager participates in the management of parkwide capital restoration projects. The Assistant Project Manager coordinates and communicates with internal staff and external contractors.

Requirements

2-3 years relevant work experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated interest in the evolving field of public space management
Detail-oriented, organized, hardworking, and self-motivated
Ability to communicate across all departments and interact with all levels of management and staff
Comfortable working independently or with a team in a park setting
Experience managing budgets
Ability to read construction documents
Proficient computer skills including database management software, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, Adobe products including Illustrator

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of GIS is preferable but not required
Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Manage contractor procurement; develop scope documents together with the VP of Capital, Senior Project Manager, and Director of Maintenance.
Liaise with BBP’s legal department to draft contracts, ensure contracts are up to date and the Park’s insurance requirements are met.
Work directly with the BBP finance team to set up vendor accounts and contractor profiles in the Park’s finance system.
At the beginning of each fiscal year the Assistant Project Manager is responsible for the renewal of all on-call contracts and preventative maintenance contracts.
Track spending on individual maintenance contracts and ensure projects come in on budget.
Set up site visits with contractors and facilitate walkthroughs as needed.
Manage project close-out, including archiving documents and final payments.
Coordinate onsite supervision with the maintenance team, ensure compliance with Park regulations, and provide field direction when needed.
Liaise internally with the Park’s maintenance, operations and horticulture departments on upcoming projects.
Coordinate with BBP’s communications team on upcoming work, improvements, and closures.
Assist in the procurement of equipment as required, ie. light fixtures, playground equipment, mechanical parts, etc.
Work alongside the Director of Maintenance to ensure compliance on all code required inspections; coordinate with regulatory agencies on reporting.
Work with the Data Asset Manager in Cartegraph, the Park’s asset management software:
Input capital maintenance projects into Cartegraph, and update assets as required;
Develop and maintain a capital archive to improve institutional knowledge, including an inventory of relevant specifications and cut sheets for Park assets in Cartegraph.

Benefits

403B (retirement plan)
Defined Benefit Plan (company-funded retirement)
Paid vacation time (up to 25 days)
Sick days (12)
Paid holidays/float days (15 days annually)
FMLA and other paid leaves (based on eligibility)
Tuition and professional development reimbursement
Medical, dental, vision, Healthcare FSA, Dependent FSA, Commuter Benefits, Life, and Long-term Disability Insurance
BBP vendor discounts at restaurants, food markets, and other eateries
Other corporate discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, and more!