Director of Capital Projects

NYC Parks is a design award-winning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. NYC Parks manages more than 30,000 acres or 14% of the city’s land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreational facilities, nature centers, historic buildings and structures, golf courses, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, public pools, comfort stations, retaining walls and nearly 14 miles of beaches.

Major Responsibilities

• Under direction with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, lead the Brooklyn Borough Capital Projects effort. Manage the Borough’s $200 million budget for Capital and state of good repair projects, with a special focus on community parks initiatives and rating sensitive sites.
• Represent the Borough Commissioner and Deputy Chief of Staff at meetings regarding Brooklyn Capital Projects with inter-city agencies such as Economic Development Corporation (EDC), City Planning and the Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Serve as a liaison between Capital and Maintenance and Operations.
• Oversee design presentations for community boards and groups and elected officials.
• Meet with City Council members and elected officials to assess capital projects.
• Consult with engineers, designers and contractors for the timely completion of projects.
• Direct and advise construction and architecture on design and field issues.
• Submit grants for borough improvements.
• Develop and keep updated borough “wish list” and supervise scope and site meetings for local community groups and officials.
• Evaluate designs, surveys and work orders for the reconstruction of parks on behalf of the Chief of Operations.
• Assist with Special Events including, but not limited to, ribbon-cuttings, groundbreakings and ceremonies.
• Maintain and update capital status reports for elected officials and community boards.

Work Location: Litchfield Villa, Brooklyn

How to Apply

All Applicants

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 699547.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

• Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 699547 on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent writing, supervisory, administrative and interpersonal skills. 2. Familiarity with Capital Projects development process and funding means. 3. Ability to read design and construction drawings and to perform Use and Final inspections of Capital construction projects. 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. 5. Valid New York State driver license.

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

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

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.