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NYC Citywide Administrative Services

Project Manager, Direct Install Lighting

NYC Citywide Administrative Services, All Saints Village, Missouri, United States

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Project Manager, Direct Install Lighting Join to apply for the Project Manager, Direct Install Lighting role at NYC Citywide Administrative Services.

DCAS’s mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies, what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day‑to‑day operations of the City of New York.

Our Commitment To Equity, Effectiveness, And Sustainability Guides Our Work Providing City Agencies With The Critical Resources And Support Needed To Succeed, Including

Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.

Managing 55 public buildings.

Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.

Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.

Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.

Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Division of Energy Management (DEM) serves as the hub for emissions reduction and energy management for the City government portfolio. DEM develops the City’s annual utility energy budget; manages the City’s utility accounts; helps our agency partners identify and pursue energy‑saving opportunities at their facilities; leads energy efficiency and distributed generation projects across the City’s portfolio; and helps implement operations and maintenance best practices.

Broadly, DEM is tasked with leading the City’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from City government operations 40 percent by 2025 (40x25), 50 percent by 2030 (50x30), and 80 percent by 2050 (80x50).

The Project Manager will be responsible for program data collection and tracking required to ensure accurate, on‑demand, project reporting including measurement and verification of project(s) cost, scope and schedule, energy and greenhouse gas emissions savings, project completion, and progress towards achieving the City’s goals. The Project Manager will also support financial project management tasks including reviewing and processing invoices, tracking project expenditures against budget, preparing budget documents, and reporting program results.

Responsibilities

Deliver lighting projects: Manage design and construction for lighting projects, ensuring timely, cost‑effective completion. Review contractor proposals for accuracy. Manage contracts and budgets throughout implementation and resolve technical issues.

Perform technical calculations to verify estimated project energy, emissions, and cost savings: Conduct engineering calculations and energy modeling to verify the reasonableness and accuracy of estimated reductions.

Perform project tracking and reporting: Maintain project documentation and perform data collection necessary for accurate reporting, including compliance with schedules, budgets, and verified savings.

Manage invoicing and project close‑out: Gather invoices, update tracking systems, and oversee the project close‑out process.

Conduct site visits throughout the project lifecycle: Assess energy usage reductions, refine scopes of work, ensure compliance, and assist with measurement and verification.

Support project measurement and verification (“M&V”) activities: Develop M&V plans consistent with the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol and perform M&V activities to assess realized savings.

To Apply Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 764036.

NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.

NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in architecture or architectural technology; biology; building science; chemistry; construction management; energy management; engineering, engineering technology; environmental science; facilities management; physics; or a related field; or

Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of two (2) years in length, in a construction trade with an emphasis on energy efficiency for buildings and two (2) years of satisfactory, full‑time experience in energy generation or conservation work, such as planning, developing, implementing, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and verifying interventions to generate clean energy or reduce energy usage; or

Four (4) years of satisfactory, full‑time experience in energy generation or conservation work, such as planning, developing, implementing, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and verifying interventions to generate clean energy or reduce energy usage; or

Education and/or experience equivalent to “1,” “2,” or “3” above. One (1) year of acceptable experience will be credited for every 30 semester credits of undergraduate education in any of the fields described in “1” above. One (1) year of acceptable experience will be credited for a master’s degree in any of the fields described in “1” above.

Special Note

A Bachelor of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in building science, energy management, or engineering from an accredited college or university; or

After meeting the minimum qualification requirements, a master’s degree in any of the fields described in “1” above; or

After meeting the minimum qualification requirements, one (1) additional year of experience as described in “4” above.

Preferred Skills The ideal candidate will bring the following skills and experience to this position: Experience in electrical, energy, facilities, or mechanical engineering; design and construction of energy efficiency retrofits in diverse buildings; knowledge of IESNA/ASHRAE design codes and standards; familiarity with the National Electric Code and NYC electrical and energy codes; familiarity with energy usage and cost savings calculation methodologies; strong written and verbal communication; proficient computer skills, including Microsoft applications; high productivity and ability to meet deadlines.

55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.

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, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement City Residency is not required for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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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