In-House Project Manager, Design Development

Follow your passion Are you looking to make a BIG impact? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission. Currently, we operate multiple elementary and middle schools in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan , and Queens. We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today, and be a change agent for children. Our Network office is located at 401 W. 218th St., New York, NY 10034. Our Network team follows a hybrid work schedule: we work in-person from our office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with optional remote days on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, if your team’s scope of work permits. Deliver powerful results To achieve our vision, we are searching for a In-House Project Manager, Design Development, with a Master’s Degree (related field is preferred, such as architecture, engineering, or project management), and at least 3-5 years of experience in architecture, engineering, or project management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Strong fluency in architecture, construction, and design processes, with experience coordinating external designers, consultants, and vendors to drive projects forward Advanced project management and systems-thinking capabilities, including experience using platforms such as Smartsheet, Procore, or MS Project to drive organization, visibility, and accountability The ability to step into projects at any stage, quickly assess priorities and risks, and bring structure and clarity to fast-moving or ambiguous workstreams A balance of big-picture strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem solving Responsibilities: Ensures that all Zeta buildings are built as beautiful, world-class, and joyful spaces for learning in accordance with our philosophy of design and design specifications Maintains and continuously improves Zeta’s design guidelines and specifications guides Supports in RFPs for Zeta’s new facilities projects Collaborates with architects to ensure that resulting Schematic Design (SD), Design Development sets (DD) and Construction Documents (CD) are 100% aligned to Zeta’s design guidelines and specifications, and optimized for our school model Ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the specified standards of excellence and safety for Zeta buildings Serves as the internal expert on all design documents and specifications and maintains a current and real-time log of all issues in an organized and scalable manner Develops and maintains project budgets and project schedules; proactively manages and raises issues for any off-track items Supports and executes scalable design and decoration of Zeta schools, in close coordination with Zeta’s building design consultant(s) Wear multiple hats as a part of a lean startup-up team, supporting the work of others on the team and taking on new projects and tasks as needed Join our purpose-driven community Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo and tackle problems together. Our team stands united by our commitment to a limitless future for every child. Our Zeta team is comprised of top talent with incredible schooling and private sector experience. At Zeta: We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them We are humble, willing to put the team’s needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work