Director (technical)

Administrative Project Manager

Hours : Full-Time 35 Hours Work Location : 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the agency's Promotional List (Exam #8529), or the Open-Competitive List (Exam #8042) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview. The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure is currently seeking a Director to join the Construction Management 5 Brooklyn team. Under the supervision of the Assistant Commissioner, the successful candidate will be responsible for an annual capital program comprised of approximately 25 - 35 field site projects with a total value of $500 million. The selected candidate will manage technical and professional construction staff responsible for overseeing capital-funded sewer, water main, roadway, public plazas, retaining wall, security installations, sustainable infrastructure, and resiliency projects. In addition, the Director will review construction plans, coordinate with client agencies to resolve any operational field problems involving design, ensure contract compliance and payment of contractors, and schedule and perform final field site inspections. The candidate will also participate in various agency taskforces relating to new initiatives in change orders, project record keeping, and quality assurance. The selected candidate will also represent the Construction Unit at meetings dealing with Utility companies, City, State, and Federal agencies; and assist in the recruitment of new staff; and will manage and train new hires to carry out all areas of the team's functions. Applicants must be ACI Concrete Field-Testing and OSHA 10-hour Certified or take the first available DDC-offered training session. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM / OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and / or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or 2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or 3. Education and / or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. One year of experience credit will be given for : (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Landscape Architect. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Please note the following preferred skills for this position : 1. Candidate should have at least four (4) years of experience in construction management, administration, or supervision. 2. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. 3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. 4. Knowledge relevant to infrastructure construction work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and / or water main) 5. Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards 6. Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices 7. Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (Preferred) 8. Valid driver's license (Required) 9. Personal vehicle (Required)

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at .

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.