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Job Description

Hours: Full-Time Position – 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 Infrastructure is currently seeking a Deputy Director to join the Construction Management 2 – Queens South – Section 1 team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for an annual capital program comprised of multiple construction projects at a value of over $300M; manage professional and technical construction staff responsible for overseeing capital-funded sewer, water main, roadway, sidewalk, pedestrian ramp, plaza, climate resiliency, public space improvement projects; review construction plans; coordinate with sponsor agencies, private utility firms and stakeholders to resolve any operational field problems involving construction; ensure contract compliance and payment of consultants; schedule and perform final inspections and participate in various agency taskforces such as those related to new initiatives in change orders, project record keeping, quality assurance, forecast Yearly Mayoral Report quantities, etc.

Moreover, the Deputy Director will act as the representative of the borough in meetings with utility companies, and city, state, and federal agencies when needed; train staff in executing the team’s responsibilities; participate in the recruitment efforts of the agency; and support the Assistant Commissioner and Director with the team's objectives as required.

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.

ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL) - 1001A

Qualifications

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.

2. 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.

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.

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