Associate Commissioner

Associate Commissioner

Hours : Full-Time 35 Hours Work Location : 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #1506), or the open-competitive list (exam #1122) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result 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 Public Buildings, seeks an Associate Commissioner. The selected candidate will provide leadership to the division's capital portfolio and program units, and will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating every aspect of the division's architectural / building portfolio, controlling projects from initial concept, through scope development, to building completion and contract closeout while ensuring high quality, efficient, functional designs, and adhering to defined construction standards and codes. The Associate Commissioner will develop the portfolio in line with sponsor needs, building usage and environmental impact. This includes accountability for the division's capital construction project portfolio, valued in excess of $6 billion; supervising 150 engineers, architects, and construction professionals; acting as a liaison to the division's senior management; and interacting with other agencies, community boards, and elected officials. The candidate will utilize technical best practices and standards; meet with sponsors and technical delivery / management teams; guide the delivery of cost-effective, high-performance projects; and translate the division's objectives into relevant and tangible goals. Additional responsibilities include : monitoring the division's project delivery for alignment of scope, scheduling and budgeting; reviewing annual sponsor portfolio reports; overseeing systems and process enhancements; analyzing workload and workflow across the division; ensuring efficient distribution of resources; and participating in citywide initiatives and programs. 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. All applicants, including City Employees : Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

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