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Capital Project Manager, Brooklyn Bridge Park - Brooklyn, NY

Capital Project Manager

Job posted by: Brooklyn Bridge Park
Summary/Objective
Working closely with the VP of Capital Projects, the Capital Project Manager actively participates in oversight of construction management of Brooklyn Bridge Park's capital projects. This is a unique opportunity to be a key part of the construction and operation of a world-class, innovative, and transformational public space. The Capital Project Manager will work with an interdisciplinary team comprised of BBP's staff, owner's representatives and construction managers, to shepherd capital projects through all stages of development. The Capital Project Manager will manage independent projects as well as assisting the VP of Capital Projects. The Capital Projects Team coordinates and communicates with internal staff and external stakeholders creating project descriptions and presentation material for funding opportunities and community outreach.
Essential Functions
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  1. Provide support to the Capital Projects Team in all phases of capital projects from preconstruction, design, permitting, and construction through to close-out.
  2. Manage, monitor and update capital project budgets and schedules.
  3. Collaborate with capital projects team of staff, consultants, and landscape architects to deliver a high quality public landscape.
  4. Manage funding requests, construction invoices and disbursements from the City of New York and other sources.
  5. Work with VP of Capital Projects, VP of Strategic Partnerships and other key members of BBP team to develop strategies for project coordination and public outreach including developing presentations and presentation materials.
  6. Perform other job related task as assigned by the VP of Capital Projects.
Key Qualifications
  1. A successful candidate will be highly organized, focused, and detail oriented. At least 2 years of relevant experience with high-quality, large scale capital projects in New York City or other urban environments.
  2. Degree in construction management, landscape architecture, architecture or urban planning or equivalent experience with capital construction is strongly encouraged.
    1. Knowledge and understanding of construction documents, contracts, and scheduling.
    2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to synthesize complex issues and present them clearly.
    3. Familiarity with government procurement and contracting.
    4. Impeccable attention to detail.
    5. Relevant experience in project management for public agency, architecture/engineering firm, private developer, construction management, or non-profit organization.
    6. Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Word. Adobe Acrobat and Illustrator a plus.
    7. Valid driver's license
Reports To: Vice President, Capital Operations
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time exempt position.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, direct supervisor, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

How to apply

Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@bbpnyc.org. Please use Capital Project Manager in the subject line of your email.
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