Upcoming Event

Department of Design and Construction Job Fair

March 18, 2015 9 AM - 3 PM
30-30 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, New York
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Build New York City

With more than 3,800 completed public building and infrastructure projects, our portfolio shows no signs of slowing down. That's why we need you. As the City's primary capital construction project manager, our 1200-strong staff builds the civic facilities New Yorkers use every day, providing communities with new or renovated firehouses, libraries, police precincts, senior centers, parks, plazas, and more. We also deliver vital roadway, sewer, and water main construction projects in all five boroughs.

Build Your Career

With more than 50 positions available, DDC is hiring entry-level applicants with bachelor's or master's degrees. Individuals who will graduate in January or June 2016 are welcome. Fields of study we are considering include:

Architecture
Architectural technology
Landscape architecture
Construction engineering
Construction technology
Construction management
Electrical engineering
Civil engineering
Structural engineering (including bridge design)
Mechanical engineering
Engineering technology
Sustainability
LEED
Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Some positions require a valid driver's license. Please bring ten copies of your resume.

For more information download our flyer.

Build A Better Life

Strong employees help build a stronger New York City. As you think about your career path, consider many benefits that we offer.

Pension plans
Retirement savings programs
Health benefits
Dental and vision coverage
Prescription drugs program
Flexible spending program
College savings plan
Generous paid holidays, annual leave and sick leave
Training and professional development
Mentoring program
City employee discounts

Our 35-hour workweek also encourages a healthy work-life balance. Located in Long Island City, our offices are convenient to most public transportation and are within walking distance to local gyms, coffee shops, and restaurants.

You can easily access career information, apply for jobs, or learn about civil service exams by visiting www.nyc.gov/jobs. If you are a college student majoring in architecture or engineering and interested in participating in DDC's Summer Internship Program, applications will be posted on our website in January. We offer an extraordinary array of jobs for design and construction professionals.

Building your career also means strengthening your professional partnerships and having educational opportunities available to enhance your skills. DDC offers professional accreditations and memberships, and holds monthly workshops, classes, and seminars to further your knowledge and career.

Building Our Values

Mayor de Blasio counts on us to shape a safe, just, and culturally diverse metropolis. To build an equitable city, we focus on equitable hiring practices and pride ourselves on our values of urgency, responsiveness, service, collaboration, and mentorship. These values guide the way we work and position us as the preeminent civic design and construction agency in the United State.

Quick Links

NYC Jobs: Search for employment opportunities with the City of New York.
Department of Design and Construction: Learn about our agency and career opportunities.
Department of Citywide Administrative Services: Find information about civil service tests.