Program Manager/Sr. Design Project Manager (Architecture & Engineering)
Company: Nycsca
Location: Queens
Salary: $105.2k - $163k per year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-06-01
About this role
Build your career while building NYC Public schools and impacting the learning environments of the next generation!
The SCA’s Architecture and Engineering Department is responsible for development of scope, design, and construction documents for new school buildings, additions, lease conversions and renovation work of existing schools for New York City’s approximately 1.1 million students. Our projects are intentionally and thoughtfully designed; positive impact design is at the forefront of all our projects.
Our In-House studio is a multidisciplinary practice that is responsible for designing some of the largest and most complex schools in our 1,500+ school portfolio as well as renovation work to existing schools. Our other two studios manage external consultants from design inception to completion. Our three studios are comprised of talented architects and engineers who are driven to deliver high quality custom designed, sustainable, and resilient public schools.
Come and join our continuing journey towards design excellence in the K-12 education sector. Be impactful!
## Job Description Summary
The Senior Design Project Manager manages consultants and/or staff in the design and construction/renovation of new or existing school buildings. Manages multiple projects of varying complexity.
## Job Description
Responsibilities include:
- Manage staff/consultants, coordinate, and/or assist with schedules and workload, and/or maintain assignment log, and/or conduct staff evaluations and approve timesheets, and/or making recommendations regarding personnel selection.
- Guide interdisciplinary consultant teams assigned to projects. Coordinate architectural and engineering design activities in scope, design, and construction.
- Ensure adherence to schedule, budget, codes and standards, and tracking and ensuring approval from all regulatory agencies.
- Participate in day-to-day operations to address and resolve specific managerial, operational, and ad...