New York City / Department of Parks & Recreation / Project Manager

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Project Manager

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

6 employees hold this title in Department of Parks & Recreation. Median total compensation for the role is $88,572, above the department median of $17,347.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $537K
Role median: $88,572
Agency median: $17,347
Comparison: Above

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This role across New York City

Project Manager is held in 17 New York City departments. In Department of Parks & Recreation, the median of $88,572 ranks #5 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Community College (Kingsboro)

$145,378 · 1

Community College (Queensboro)

$140,324 · 1

Department of Business Service

$99,906 · 12

Law Department

$98,397 · 1

Department of Transportation

$87,125 · 11

Fire Department

$86,097 · 6

New York City Housing Authority

$83,057 · 4

Housing Preservation & Development

$81,220 · 1

Department of Environment Protection

$80,191 · 19

Office of the Comptroller

$74,666 · 1

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

$74,207 · 1

Department of Design & Construction

$73,045 · 22

Median total compensation for the Project Manager role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Project Manager beyond New York City

This role is reported in 25 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $76,233 ranks #16 of 25. See Project Manager across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$259,402 · 158

California

$128,462 · 25

District of Columbia

$124,406 · 92

Chicago Public Schools

$124,295 · 14

City of Chicago

$107,340 · 123

City of Boston

$106,402 · 57

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$105,639 · 8

New York Public Authorities

$100,397 · 526

Median total compensation for comparable Project Manager roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Parks & Recreation

Administrative Community Relations Specialist 86
Administrative Community Relations Specialist 13
Administrative Horticulturist 48
Administrative Manager-Non-Mgrl 47
Administrative Parks & Recreation Manager 111
Administrative Project Manager 30
Administrative Staff Analyst 78
Agency Attorney 15
Architect 10
Assistant Civil Engineer 10
Assistant Landscape Architect 19
Associate Park Service Worker 374
Associate Project Manager 70
Associate Staff Analyst 17
Associate Urban Designer 15
Associate Urban Park Ranger 131
Auto Mechanic 29
Blacksmith 13
Carpenter 37
Cement Mason 21
Certified IT Administrator 16
Certified IT Developer 10
Chief Lifeguard 72
City Park Worker 2,028
City Planner 11
City Research Scientist 23
City Seasonal Aide 1,938
Clerical Associate Most Mayoral Ag 22
Climber & Pruner 92
Community Associate 106
Community Coordinator 548
Computer Associate 16
Computer Specialist 12
Construction Project Manager 58
Electrician 35
Exterminator 20
Forester 59
Gardener 182
Investigator 10
IT Automation and Monitoring Engineer 8
IT Project Specialist 24
Job Training Participant 3,673
Landscape Architect 82
Lifeguard 858
Maintenance Worker 92
Painter 50
Park Supervisor 514
Playground Associate 193
Plumber 62
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor 147
Procurement Analyst 16
Recreation Director 50
Recreation Specialist 224
Recreation Supervisor 141
Staff Analyst 9
Stationary Engineer 63
Steam Fitter 9
Supervisor of Mechanics 13
Telecommunications Associate 9
Urban Park Ranger 591

Record list

Employees with this title

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Max Goodstein

Project Manager/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$96,795

Base pay: $94,341
Overtime: $211
Other pay: $2,244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,795
Hire date: 2019-06-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $98,088
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 3.5
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Max Goodstein holds the role of Project Manager at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $96,795.

Yan Ping Zhao

Project Manager/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$93,221

Base pay: $89,090
Overtime: $1,430
Other pay: $2,701
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,221
Hire date: 2015-04-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $91,931
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 27
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Yan Ping Zhao works as a Project Manager for Department of Parks & Recreation based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Yan earned $93,221 in 2025.

Clement Jolaoso

Project Manager/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$89,652

Base pay: $83,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,312
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,652
Hire date: 1994-04-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $96,395
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,575

Clement Jolaoso is a Project Manager at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years. 2025 total compensation came to $89,652.

Vanessa Baldini

Project Manager/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$87,491

Base pay: $85,913
Overtime: $255
Other pay: $1,324
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,491
Hire date: 2019-02-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $88,651
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 5.25
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Vanessa Baldini serves as a Project Manager based in Queens. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,491.

Rock Massillon

Project Manager/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$86,268

Base pay: $79,243
Overtime: $94
Other pay: $6,931
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,268
Hire date: 2006-03-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $81,769
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 2
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

Rock Massillon holds the role of Project Manager at Department of Parks & Recreation based in Queens. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $86,268.

Calvin Leong

Project Manager/Department of Parks & Recreation

2025 total comp

$83,554

Base pay: $82,211
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,343
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,554
Hire date: 2019-11-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $84,832
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 846
Regular Hours: 1,820

At Department of Parks & Recreation, Calvin Leong serves as a Project Manager based in Manhattan. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,554.