NYC Construction Jobs
Live, currently-open construction, engineering, and building-trades postings from the City of New York. Pay, unions and openings by trade →
Pulled live from the City's own Jobs NYC Postings feed, filtered to construction-relevant categories and titles, and limited to postings still open (before their listed deadline). This is public-sector (NYC civil-service) postings only — private contractors and developers post their own openings directly or through job boards like Indeed and LinkedIn, which require a registered partner API this build doesn't have yet. See More Places to Search below for those.
- Assistant Civil Engineer
Dept Of Environment Protection · 96-05 Horace Harding Expway · Job ID #797019Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $66,330 – $76,279/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-06Closes 05-NOV-2026
- DIRECTOR OF WORKPLACE SERVICES
Dept Of Environment Protection · 58-52 Grand Ave, Maspeth Queen · Job ID #797712Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $83,718 – $200,000/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-05Closes 04-NOV-2026
- Facility Manager
Dept Of Environment Protection · Coney Island WWTP · Job ID #797621Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $83,718 – $223,299/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-05Closes 04-NOV-2026
- Director (ACP)
Dept Of Design & Construction · 30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns · Job ID #784533Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning Technology, Data & Innovation
- Salary
- $83,718 – $156,933/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-04Closes 03-NOV-2026
- ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Dept Of Environment Protection · 96-05 Horace Harding Expway · Job ID #783746Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
- Salary
- $66,330 – $99,528/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-04Closes 03-NOV-2026
- ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Dept Of Environment Protection · 96-05 Horace Harding Expway · Job ID #783743Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
- Salary
- $66,330 – $99,528/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-04Closes 03-NOV-2026
- Construction Intern
Dept Of Citywide Admin Svcs · 1 Centre St., N.Y. · Job ID #797797Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $17.50/hr – $18.00/hr
- Posted
- 2026-09-04Closes 04-OCT-2026
- Blacksmith
Dept Of Parks & Recreation · Prospect Pk 95 Ppw &5Th St · Job ID #797709Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Building Operations & Maintenance
- Salary
- $139,249/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-04Closes 21-SEP-2026
- ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Dept Of Environment Protection · 96-05 Horace Harding Expway · Job ID #783751Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
- Salary
- $66,330 – $99,528/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-04Closes 03-NOV-2026
- Deputy Chief of Citywide Facility Operations
Dept Of Parks & Recreation · Randalls Island 5-Boro Shops · Job ID #797708Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Green Jobs Finance, Accounting, & Procurement Building Operations & Maintenance
- Salary
- $140,000 – $155,000/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-04Closes 28-SEP-2026
- ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Dept Of Environment Protection · 96-05 Horace Harding Expway · Job ID #783745Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
- Salary
- $66,330 – $99,528/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-04Closes 03-NOV-2026
- Public Design Commission Coordinator
Dept Of Parks & Recreation · Flushing Meadow Pk Olmsted Ctr · Job ID #797741Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Administration & Human Resources Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $62,868 – $97,593/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-04Closes 21-SEP-2026
- ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Dept Of Environment Protection · 96-05 Horace Harding Expway · Job ID #783749Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
- Salary
- $66,330 – $99,528/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-04Closes 03-NOV-2026
- ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Dept Of Environment Protection · 96-05 Horace Harding Expway · Job ID #783748Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
- Salary
- $66,330 – $99,528/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-04Closes 03-NOV-2026
- Supervisor Of Stock Workers
Dept Of Environment Protection · 725 West 135th Street · Job ID #797647Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Building Operations & Maintenance
- Salary
- $46,227 – $71,395/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-03Closes 02-NOV-2026
- Facility MEP Assessor
Dept Of Design & Construction · 30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns · Job ID #785151Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $78,740 – $104,267/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-03Closes 02-NOV-2026
- CARETAKER X (HA)
Nyc Housing Authority · Riis Houses · Job ID #796509Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Building Operations & Maintenance
- Salary
- $38,291 – $53,779/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-03Closes 23-SEP-2026
- TASK ORDER CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Dept Of Environment Protection · 96-05 Horace Harding Expway · Job ID #797497Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning Finance, Accounting, & Procurement
- Salary
- $78,740 – $114,033/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-02Closes 01-NOV-2026
- FIELD OFFICER CAPTAIN
Hra/dept Of Social Services · 375 Pearl Street · Job ID #783808Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Administration & Human Resources Building Operations & Maintenance Social Services
- Salary
- $73,591 – $83,158/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-02Closes 01-NOV-2026
- Deputy Director of Borough Operations
Department Of Transportation · 1400 Williamsbridge Rd., Bronx · Job ID #791442Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Administration & Human Resources Engineering, Architecture, & Planning Building Operations & Maintenance Policy, Research & Analysis Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
- Salary
- $75,443 – $201,607/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-02Closes 16-SEP-2026
- Planning, Design and Policy Analyst, Public Realm
Department Of Transportation · 55 Water St Ny Ny · Job ID #789452Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $86,749/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-02Closes 01-NOV-2026
- City Planner
Department Of Transportation · 55 Water St Ny Ny · Job ID #793056Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $75,777 – $111,552/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-02Closes 21-SEP-2026
- PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Dept Of Environment Protection · 96-05 Horace Harding Expway · Job ID #797561Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning Finance, Accounting, & Procurement
- Salary
- $69,736 – $117,226/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-02Closes 01-NOV-2026
- Cook Helper
Admin For Children's Svcs · 560 Brook Avenue Bronx New Yor · Job ID #720155Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Building Operations & Maintenance
- Salary
- $40,223 – $51,248/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-02Closes 02-OCT-2026
- Arborist Liaison
Dept Of Design & Construction · 30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns · Job ID #786546Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $57,323 – $82,506/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-02Closes 01-NOV-2026
- TASK ORDER CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Dept Of Environment Protection · 96-05 Horace Harding Expway · Job ID #797538Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning Finance, Accounting, & Procurement
- Salary
- $66,330 – $99,528/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-02Closes 01-NOV-2026
- Assistant Commissioner of Administration and Quality Assurance
Department Of Transportation · 55 Water St Ny Ny · Job ID #793797Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Administration & Human Resources Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs Engineering, Architecture, & Planning Finance, Accounting, & Procurement Technology, Data & Innovation Policy, Research & Analysis
- Salary
- $94,050 – $242,675/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-02Closes 23-SEP-2026
- BOROUGH PLANNER
Department Of Transportation · 55 Water St Ny Ny · Job ID #795570Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $78,740 – $114,033/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-02Closes 16-SEP-2026
- PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Dept Of Environment Protection · 96-05 Horace Harding Expway · Job ID #797570Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning Finance, Accounting, & Procurement
- Salary
- $75,805 – $176,417/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-02Closes 01-NOV-2026
- Borough Planner
Department Of Transportation · 55 Water St Ny Ny · Job ID #795671Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $75,777 – $111,552/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-02Closes 02-OCT-2026
- PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Dept Of Environment Protection · 96-05 Horace Harding Expway · Job ID #797567Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning Finance, Accounting, & Procurement
- Salary
- $72,595 – $92,976/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-02Closes 01-NOV-2026
- ASSISTANT RESIDENT BUILDING SUPT (HA)
Nyc Housing Authority · Queensbridge South · Job ID #794918Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Building Operations & Maintenance
- Salary
- $57,717 – $88,393/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-01Closes 21-SEP-2026
- Environmental Engineer Intern
Dept Of Environment Protection · 96-05 Horace Harding Expway · Job ID #797071Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $68,709/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-01Closes 31-OCT-2026
- Project Manager
Dept Of Design & Construction · 30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns · Job ID #794392Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $66,330 – $76,279/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-01Closes 31-OCT-2026
- Deputy Director (technical)
Dept Of Design & Construction · 30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns · Job ID #794189Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $62,407 – $131,871/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-01Closes 31-OCT-2026
- Senior Construction Project Manager
Dept Of Design & Construction · 30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns · Job ID #792276Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $62,407 – $109,459/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-01Closes 31-OCT-2026
- Director (technical)
Dept Of Design & Construction · 30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns · Job ID #794861Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $75,443 – $153,210/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-01Closes 31-OCT-2026
- Project Manager
Dept Of Design & Construction · 30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns · Job ID #794389Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $66,330 – $76,279/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-01Closes 31-OCT-2026
- Elevator Inspector
Department Of Buildings · NYC - All Boroughs · Job ID #794990Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
- Salary
- $62,244 – $71,581/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-01Closes 30-SEP-2026
- Project Manager (Environmental)
Dept Of Design & Construction · 30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns · Job ID #784280Search cityjobs.nyc.gov →
- Category
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
- Salary
- $78,740 – $90,551/yr
- Posted
- 2026-09-01Closes 31-OCT-2026
More Places to Search
- NYC Jobs (cityjobs.nyc.gov)
The City of New York's official jobs portal — every open civil-service posting, not just the construction-related subset shown here.
- NYS Registered Apprenticeships
State-registered apprenticeship programs by trade, including the union construction trades — the standard entry path into a unionized construction career.
- Indeed — Construction Jobs, New York, NY
The largest general job board, pre-searched for construction roles in New York — where most private GCs, developers, and subcontractors actually post openings.
- LinkedIn — Construction Jobs, New York, NY
Construction listings on LinkedIn, pre-searched for the New York, NY area — strongest for project management, development, and corporate construction roles.
Unions & Apprenticeships
The standard entry path into a unionized NYC construction career runs through a trade union's own registered apprenticeship program, not a job posting. These are the major building-trades unions organizing work in New York City — verified against each union's own site as of 2026-08-07.
- Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York
Umbrella council, 15 affiliated unions · ~100,000 members
The umbrella labor council for NYC's building trades unions — represents affiliated locals on wages, safety, and workforce standards citywide.
(212) 647-0700 · 350 West 31st Street, Suite 700, New York, NY 10001
- New York City District Council of Carpenters
Carpentry, millwright, floorcovering, dock building · ~23,000 members
Founded 1900. Covers carpentry and related specialty trades across the five boroughs, including its own apprenticeship training program.
(212) 366-7500 · 395 Hudson Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10014
- IBEW Local 3
Electrical · One of the largest IBEW locals nationally
New York City's electricians' union — inside wiremen, low-voltage, and related electrical trades.
(646) 861-1736 · 224 West 35th Street, Floor 17, New York, NY 10001
- UA Local 1 — The Plumbers of New York City
Plumbing · ~6,000 members
Chartered 1889. Represents NYC plumbers and apprentices, including medical gas and backflow certification specialties.
(718) 738-7500 · 50-02 5th Street, 2nd Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101
- Mason Tenders' District Council of Greater New York
Laborers, hazmat/asbestos abatement · ~17,000 members
Council of Laborers locals (including Locals 66, 78, 79, 108) covering general construction laborers and environmental remediation work.
(212) 452-9467 · 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10018
- Ironworkers Local 40 & 361
Structural & ornamental ironwork · Two combined NYC locals
Structural steel erection, reinforcing, and ornamental ironwork across the five boroughs — the trade behind a building’s steel frame.
(212) 889-1320 · 451 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016
- IUOE Local 15
Heavy equipment / crane operating engineers · Locals 15, 15A, 15C, 15D combined
Operating engineers running cranes, hoists, and heavy equipment on NYC construction sites.
(718) 835-0400 · 44-40 11th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
For the full state-registered apprenticeship directory across every trade, see NYS Registered Apprenticeships.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find NYC construction job openings?
- This page lists live, currently-open public-sector (NYC civil-service) construction, engineering, and building-trades postings from the City's own Jobs NYC feed. For private-sector openings — GCs, developers, and subcontractors post their own directly — see the Indeed and LinkedIn searches under More Places to Search below.
- Does this page include jobs from private construction companies?
- No. The city only publishes public-sector civil-service postings — there's no public dataset of private-sector construction job listings. Private contractors post through their own channels or job boards like Indeed and LinkedIn, linked below.
- How do I become a union construction worker in NYC?
- The standard entry path is a trade union's own registered apprenticeship program, not a job posting — see Unions & Apprenticeships below for the major NYC building-trades unions, or NYS Registered Apprenticeships for the full state directory across every trade.
- What do NYC construction trades pay?
- See Wages for BLS average pay by trade and the NYC Comptroller's official union prevailing wage schedule for public-work contracts.