Project Director

As the nation’s 5th largest public library system with a network of 60 neighborhood libraries, BPL is committed to providing the borough’s 2.5 million people quality services and a vibrant learning environment.

Brooklyn Public Library’s Department of Capital Planning and Facilities Management administers the Capital Project Program, currently over $70 million in active projects, with a staff of Project Directors.  Brooklyn Public Library is a non profit organization consisting of 1,400 employees and occupying 1 million square feet of space.  This position reports to the Manager of Capital Programs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•  Manage and direct the planning, design and construction of Capital Projects as well as internal library design, construction and facilities upgrade projects. Oversee and coordinate with building operations to maintain safe and code compliant facilities.
•  Coordinate all activities with NYC Department of Design and Construction; work closely with other Brooklyn Public Library departments such as Public Service, Finance, Office of Library Technology and Public Safety.
•  Capital Project responsibilities: identify and track facilities needs, develop project scopes, estimates and project timelines, and actively participate in the capital funding request process; responsible for all aspects of the management of capital projects during the project scope development, design, construction, move in, start up and post occupancy phases.
•  Responsibilities for internal facilities projects : plan and prepare scopes for site specific or system-wide facilities needs, coordinate with all stakeholders, assist in preparing swing space for projects, develop cost estimates and budgets, assist in bid and award of contracts, monitor progress of installation and construction, ensure timely project delivery, maintain up to date project progress reports and facilitate expedient responses to emergencies
•  Other responsibilities:  perform independent research, aggressively manage design and construction projects, develop in-house designs, and facilitate purchase of furniture and equipment.
•  Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications:
•  Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management field
•  Professional license a plus
•  Minimum of 8 years experience in project management, including construction monitoring
•  Experience in Planning, Design and Construction
•  Knowledge of all trades and working drawings
•  Knowledge of construction procurement, means and methods, schedules, budgets, construction administration, building department and other regulatory approvals processes, project closeout and facility startups
•  Familiarity with facilities infrastructure operations and maintenance needs
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•  Analytical planning and problem solving skills
•  Leadership and coordination skills to direct staff operations
•  Enhanced Management and Organizational experience/skills
•  Knowledge of all applicable building codes
•  Knowledge of city procurement processes
•  Working knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
•  Familiarity with NYC Department of Design & Construction a plus
•  Superior computer skills: MS Office Suite, CADD, MS Project a plus
•  Driver’s license required

Please send all resumes to: Brooklyn Public Library, Staffing and Recruitment, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238 or email: job2169@brooklynpubliclibrary.org EOE
Visit our website: www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org for more information.