Senior Manager of Projects Management, Bureau of Facilities Planning and Administrative Services

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE • Full-time • Long Island-Queens, New York State, United States • $40,000 - $125,000 / year • 2m ago

Senior Manager of Projects Management, Bureau of Facilities Planning and Administrative Services

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE

Posted On: 05/16/2026

Full-Time

Location

QUEENS

No Exam Required

Department

Architecture Eng-Phw

Salary Range:

40000 – 125000

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Job Description

This position will serve as the lead for data and information for major and priority projects in the division. The majority of projects will be related to facilities including refurbishments and construction, building equipment and systems upgrades and installations, space allocation and work unit relocations. The projects will vary in size and scope from multi-million dollar building refurbishments to office space/work unit upgrades. Projects may also include administrative and operational projects to support all areas of the division.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Track the progress and planning of all major and priority projects in a digital format/program that is accessible to all team members and executive staff.
Provide regularly scheduled update reports on all projects.
Lead team members on new project planning and revising plans for existing projects.
Analyze projects progress to identify and anticipate delays and stall points.
Resolve project delays by coordinating the work of team members.
Resolve project delays by working with budget and contracting units, vendors, and other city agencies.
Maintain files for both current and completed projects.
Manage space requests submission program including tracking submissions through the approval process to project completion.
Assist project leads in preparing needs estimates and requests for funding, contract services, and staffing.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Motivated project manager with excellent tracking and reporting skills
Experience working with projects tracking systems
A team leader that can coordinate efforts to resolve problems/delays
Experience working with NYC government purchasing, contracts, and budgets
Experience working with construction and trades vendors
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work well with diverse teams and commitment to advancing equity
Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Experience working for a New York City government agency is a strong plus

Why you should work for us:

Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

STRATEGIC INITIATIVE SPECIALIS - 13402

Minimum Qualifications

A BA degree in (any major)
18 months of full-time professional experience related to the work performed
Experience or education in public and urban policy
Experience in projects tracking, reporting, and analysis

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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Job ID

781274

Posted until

07/14/2026

Title code

13402

Civil service title

STRATEGIC INITIATIVE SPECIALIS

Title classification

Exempt-4

Business title