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Buildings Assistant Commissioner Benjamin Jones Awarded Frederick O’Reilly Hayes Prize

Benjamin Jones, PMP, Assistant Commissioner for Strategic Planning and Implementation for the New York City Department of Buildings, was awarded the 2009 Frederick O'Reilly Hayes Prize for emerging leaders in the civil service. Assistant Commissioner Jones managed the Department's Construction Code revision and adoption effort and led a team of over 400 stakeholders in a multi-year effort to develop and implement a revised New York City Construction Code. The new Code’s adoption in 2007 marked its first comprehensive revision in 40 years. Jones also managed the recent High Risk Construction Oversight study and led the Department’s successful transition to its first online application filing (e-filing) process.

The Hayes Prize recognizes emerging leaders in New York City government who demonstrate excellence in bringing improvements to the delivery of public services. The Prize was established by private donors in 2005 in memory of Fred Hayes, the City’s Budget Director under Mayor John Lindsay who promoted innovation in government. Since 2007, DCAS has assisted in administering the awards process as part of its mission to provide executive development resources to City agencies.

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