Senior Manager, Accessibility Strategy & Compliance

Build your career while building NYC schools!

The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) builds and renovates public schools throughout all of the boroughs. We believe that schools should be efficiently designed and constructed; they should be safe, attractive and environmentally sound. The SCA’s responsibilities span the life of each project (new schools, additions, and capital improvements to existing schools) from planning, real estate, budgeting, scoping, and designing, to construction completion.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Manager who is responsible for coordinating related accessibility project management work within the New York City School Construction Authority.

Responsibilities:

Implement the accessibility provisions of The NYC Building Code, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines, and all applicable federal, state and local statutes and regulations, in order to provide guidance that will result in compliant design and construction of capital projects that align with the overall goals of the New York City School Construction Authority.

• Review architectural drawings and construction documents, in all phases of the project lifecycle, to ensure the accessibility regulations of The NYC Building Code, ADAAG, and all applicable federal, state and local statutes are met.

• Participate, with SCA staff, across all departments, regarding technical and general aspects of providing accessibility under The NYC Building Code, ADAAG, and all applicable federal, state and local statutes and regulations throughout the lifecycle of each project.

• Provide expert advice to the SCA, across all departments, regarding compliance with and implementation to satisfy relevant technical requirements of The NYC Building Code, ADAAG and all applicable federal, state and local statutes, to facilitate consistency in the SCA’s approach to accessibility issues and programs.

• Participate, as needed, in agency consultant meetings regarding the SCA’s accessibility mission across the school system. Assist in staff development, as appropriate, for SCA employees in regard to accessibility requirements, with specificity as to how these play a role in the Authority’s work on capital projects.

• Performs related tasks, as assigned by the designated Director or Senior Director of the unit.

Minimum Requirements:

Baccalaureate degree and nine (9) years of full time diverse technical experience in one or several construction or design fields; four (4) years of experience must have been in managing all phases of construction work of a scale and scope similar to the Authority; three years must have been in an administrative or managerial capacity; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Weighted consideration will be given to candidates with strong knowledge of ADA and NYC Building Code or previous ADA/Accessibility design and construction experience.

Preference: New York State Professional Engineers, Registered Architects or candidates with knowledge or experience in: government safety or construction standards; managing complex personnel and technological issues; working effectively on a wide range of subjects, including policy formulation, budgetary control, scheduling and making highly technical operations decisions; dispute resolution, management and communications skills.

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; retirement savings plans including pension, 401K, 457 and IRA options and generous paid time off are just a sample of our benefits. Salary Range: Salary Range: $100,752.00 -$170,996.00 dependent upon qualifications.

Visit our website https://nycsca.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site & apply to Job R-FY21-81

New York City School Construction Authority is an equal opportunity employer.