Sidewalk Program Manager

About the role

The Sidewalk Program Manager plans, coordinates, funds and oversees the construction, inspection, repair and long-term improvement of sidewalks and pedestrian facilities across the City. The manager develops work programs for Sidewalk Improvement Districts and runs projects from planning through design, bidding, construction, inspection, financial reconciliation and closeout. The position works with residents, businesses, contractors, consultants, public works crews, City officials and state and federal stakeholders, and reports to the Director of Engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Develop annual and multiyear work programs aligned with each district's approved budget, and track projects from start to closeout
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, budgets, contracts and project reports, and manage contractors and consultants
• Inspect construction, oversee material testing, review change orders and maintain accurate project files
• Ensure designs comply with ADA requirements and improve pedestrian accessibility
• Prepare projects for public bidding, evaluate bids and administer construction contracts
• Manage district assessments, allocate expenses to district budgets, and coordinate closeouts and financial reconciliations
• Pursue grants and long-term borrowing, and maintain updated sidewalk maps and inventories
• Solicit public input, explain work plans and act as a liaison between City departments, contractors and the community
• Supervise interns, temporary and seasonal staff and work-study students

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, environmental studies, public administration, public policy, urban design or a related field
• At least one year of full-time paid project-management experience (both degree and experience required)
• Valid New York State Class D driver's license or equivalent
• Preferred: pedestrian/streetscape experience, ADA knowledge, grant writing, consultant management, and experience supervising staff

Required skills

• Project management, cost estimating and municipal budgeting
• Knowledge of sidewalk construction materials, design, specification writing, inspection and surveying
• Computer-aided design and office software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases)
• Ability to communicate technical and financial information clearly to the public