Construction Project Manager

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# Construction Project Manager

• DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION

Posted On: 03/21/2026

• Full-Time

Location

QUEENS

• Exam May Be Required

Department

Capital Policy & Development

Salary Range:

$100,000.00 – $120,000.00

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## Job Description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.


The DOC is seeking qualified construction management personnel with detailed and hands-on experience in managing and supervising large-scale capital construction projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing projects and site installations on City contracts, including the Borough-Based Jails (BBJ) project. In particular, the BBJ team is responsible for representing DOC’s interests in the unprecedented design and construction of multiple borough-based jail facilities in New York City. This position will work directly with the BBJ transition planning team to achieve quality workmanship and timely completion of the project. The selected candidate’s responsibilities include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Overseeing construction efforts at each BBJ facility construction site;
• Coordinating and communicating with field staff from partner agencies and design-build teams;
• Reviewing and approving complex trade work, lighting, power, security systems, HVAC

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