Accountable Manager

City of New York•Bronx, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC), seeks an Accountable Manager for its Water System Capital Program. The position is designated for an Electrical Engineer Level 1 and is open only to permanent Civil Service Electrical Engineers. The Accountable Manager will oversee water and wastewater system projects in the watershed and New York City, including a dam improvement program and potentially other reservoir, aqueduct, wastewater treatment plant, bridge, roadway, and infrastructure projects. The watershed extends 125 miles north and west of the City. Under general supervision, the Accountable Manager reports to a Deputy Portfolio Manager. The role is accountable for project goals and milestones and for ensuring schedules, reports, and work products meet the scope of work. It includes preparing, negotiating, and processing consultant contract modifications to scope, cost, and schedule. The manager also guides and oversees subordinate staff, approves time and leave, evaluates employees, and determines staffing needs. The position coordinates project delivery with DEP support divisions, Agency Bureaus, other City agencies, and stakeholders. It ensures environmental health and safety is addressed throughout the project lifecycle, provides client service to operating Bureaus, manages project quality, resolves issues, mitigates risks, and monitors performance indicators related to scope, schedule, budget, and other project metrics. The Accountable Manager is expected to be a hands-on project manager who can carry projects from conception through completion and support staff efficiency and professional growth. The work location is Jerome Park Reservoir, 3055 Goulden Ave, Bronx, NY 10463. The assignment may require operating a motor vehicle for site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and stakeholder meetings; a valid New York State driver's license may be required. Applicants must have permanent Civil Service status as an Electrical Engineer. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget approval.

Requirements

Permanent Civil Service status as an Electrical Engineer is required; applicants without this status will not be considered for an interview.
Four years of full-time, satisfactory experience in electrical engineering work.
A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License, which must be maintained throughout employment.
A master’s degree in electrical engineering from an appropriately accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required electrical engineering experience.
This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and meet the education and experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

Project management of large capital contracts.
Critical thinking and effective independent data analysis.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of codes and standards.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word and Excel, and Microsoft Project.
A valid New York State driver’s license may be required for the assignment.

Responsibilities

Achieve project goals and milestones and ensure schedules, reports, and work products conform to the project scope.
Prepare, negotiate, and process consultant contract modifications involving scope, cost, and schedule.
Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight for subordinate work assignments; motivate employees, approve time and leave, evaluate staff, and determine staffing requirements.
Incorporate environmental health and safety throughout the project lifecycle and provide client service to operating Bureaus.
Implement project delivery procedures and coordinate with Bureau support divisions, including Project Controls, Permit Resource, Sustainability, and Contracts Support.
Coordinate and communicate with Agency Bureaus, other City agencies, and key stakeholders.
Resolve issues and mitigate risks to keep projects moving, and manage project delivery quality throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage staffing efficiently and effectively, ensuring adequate project coverage and opportunities for professional growth.
Continuously monitor key performance indicators for scope, schedule, budget, and other project performance metrics.
As needed, operate a motor vehicle for site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and stakeholder meetings.