Accountable Manager

City of New York • Queens, NY

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About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Environmental Engineer Level 3 to serve as the Accountable Manager (AM) for the Wastewater Capital Program (WWCP). This role involves overseeing and supporting the design and construction of major capital projects for wastewater resource recovery facilities (WRRFs), wastewater pumping stations, and Superfund CSO programs. The AM will manage a team of project management professionals, inspectors, and technical/administrative staff to ensure project goals are met, including scope, schedule, budget, and environmental health and safety. The position requires independent initiative and judgment in managing project lifecycles from conception to completion, including contract modifications, staff supervision, and coordination with various internal and external stakeholders. The AM will also monitor key performance indicators and report directly to the Deputy Portfolio Manager. This position is open to internal City employees who are permanent Civil Service Environmental Engineers.

Requirements

• Permanent Civil Service Environmental Engineers are eligible to apply.
• A valid New York State Professional Engineer License and four years of full-time experience in environmental engineering.
• A master's degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the full-time experience in environmental engineering.
• At least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project (for Assignment Level II or III).

Nice To Haves

• Proficient oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with project staff, engineers/architects, inspectors, consultants, contractors, (foreign and domestic), vendors, City operations staff and external project stakeholders such as regulatory agencies and community representatives.
• Possession of a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York with no restrictions, which preclude the performance of an Accountable Manager work. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Detailed understanding of permitting, equipment and materials, codes and standards, shop/field testing.
• Able to determine adequacy and completeness of field investigation plans and reports to support the development of more complex designs or scope change requests.
• Ability to assess applicability and appropriateness of field investigation protocols for stated objectives.
• Possess a working knowledge of current safety and design standards.
• Able to review, interpret and approve complex contract documents.
• Able to understand the necessary project resources to effectively identify upcoming needs or existing conflicts.
• Able to assess consultant/contractor performance based on contract requirements.
• Able to evaluate project progress regularly in terms of potential impacts to schedule compliance.
• Understand schedule implications of change orders and recovery plans.
• Understand the process to prepare the Communication Management Plan.
• Employ effective time management practices.
• Knowledge of engineering design and construction industry standards and practices as well as environmental engineering operations and processes for water supply and wastewater resource recovery facilities.
• Strong technical skills, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills with a working knowledge of MS Office software, and Project Scheduling Software.
• Knowledge of operations and processes for wastewater resource recovery facilities.
• Strong ability to work on a broad multidisciplinary base with various fields and trades as well as the ability to concurrently handle multiple related and non-related tasks.
• Experience in writing and reviewing contract specifications for major public works projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the design and construction of WWCP projects for various WRRFs, wastewater pumping stations, and Superfund CSO programs.
• Direct the oversight of the planning, design, and construction of major capital construction projects for a program that will allow the DEP to meet its wastewater treatment requirements into the future.
• Ensure that all prepared schedules, reports, and work products conform to the scope of work.
• Undertake the preparation, negotiation, and processing of appropriate modifications to Consultant Contract scope, cost, and schedule for successful project completion.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates’ work assignments, motivate current employees, approve time and leave, evaluate staff members, and determine staffing requirements for implementation of the program.
• Ensure that Environmental Health & Safety is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Focus on client service to the operating bureaus.
• Be responsible for the implementation of all project delivery procedures and coordination with all the bureau support divisions.
• Quickly recognize what is required for a major capital construction project and provide the sustained effort necessary to see the project through from conception to completion.
• Ensure seamless communication/coordination with Agency Bureaus, other City and State Agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Focus on issues resolution and risk mitigation to keep the project moving.
• Manage the quality of the project delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage staff efficiently and effectively to ensure adequate staffing of projects and opportunities for professional growth.
• Continuously monitor key performance indicators with respect to Scope, Schedule, Budget, and other project performance metrics.
• Report directly to the Deputy Portfolio Manager.

Benefits

• DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce.
• This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior