Program Coordinator

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The Capital Plan Management Department is responsible for developing and implementing the Five-Year Capital Plan which outlines priorities for constructing new school facilities as well as upgrading our existing buildings. The Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Five-Year Capital Plan totals $21 billion and encompasses efforts in four categories: Capacity, Healthy Schools, Capital Investment, and Mandated Programs. Through the execution of the Five-Year Capital Plan, the department plays a key role in shaping and defining the projects that will meet the complex and vital needs of our evolving school system.

Job Description Summary

The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating scope development and pre-schematic activities for line and capital improvement projects.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Prepares reports that measure the utilization of the agency and shares with senior management.

• Performs various pre-design, scope and other development functions including the preparation and review of scope reports, transmittals, and estimates for Authority projects.

• Performs a variety of analytical pre-design and other work within the Division, including the updating of relevant files and preparation of reports.

• Prepares memos, analyses and other correspondence and may serve as coordinator of special projects.

• Attend weekly project management meetings to review status of assigned capital improvements projects.

• Reviews milestone submissions and estimates

• Participates in review meetings

• For line and capital improvement projects in direct portfolio, ensures that:
  • Work scopes are technically appropriate
  • Department of Education needs are met without undue expense
  • Funding requests are realistic for the scopes of work

• Performs field verification visits and prepares tracking reports for line and capital improvement projects.

• Assists the director or manager in preparing, planning, and researching projects for internal management, Trustees, and the Department of Education as needed.

• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Civil Service Classification: Competitive

Salary:

• Appointment Rate: $85,549
• Incumbent Range: $98,381

Posting Closing Date: 10/7/2025

Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly hired employee, or employees with less than two years of active City or SCA service, shall be 15% less than the applicable incumbent rate.

Education

Baccalaureate

Certifications (if required)

Work Experience

Two years of full time experience in one or more of these areas: site inspection, scope development, spreadsheet development, budgeting survey reports or field verification or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. A graduate degree may substitute for two years of experience. An Associate degree will require a total of four years of experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements. A High School diploma will require a total of six years of experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

We offer excellent benefits including:

* Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)

* Prescription drug option

* Dental and Vision coverage

* NYC Qualified Pension Plan

* Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options

* Transit Check Program

* Public Loan Forgiveness Program

* Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.  We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees