Accountable Manager

City of New York•Bronx, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Accountable Manager (AM) for the Water System Capital Program (WSCP) within the Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC). This role involves overseeing water and wastewater system projects within the City and its watershed, including dam improvements, reservoirs, aqueducts, and treatment plants. The AM will be responsible for achieving project goals, managing consultant contracts, providing staff guidance and oversight, ensuring environmental health & safety, and coordinating with various agencies and stakeholders. The position requires a hands-on project manager capable of managing projects from conception to completion, focusing on issue resolution, risk mitigation, and quality delivery. The role also involves efficient staff management and monitoring key performance indicators.

Requirements

Only internal City employees are eligible for this position.
Must be a permanent Civil Service Civil Engineer.
Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License.
Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

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
May require operation of a motor vehicle to perform site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and to attend meetings with project stakeholders. Possession of a valid NYS driver’s license may be required for this job assignment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel) and Microsoft Project
A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required.
Within the last three years, at least one year 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.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the achievement of project goals and milestones, ensuring 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 and must be focused on client service to the operating Bureaus.
Responsible for the implementation of all project delivery procedures and coordination with all Bureau support divisions, such as the Project Controls Group (Schedule & Cost), Permit Resource Division, Sustainability, Contracts Support, etc.
Responsible for the seamless communication/coordination with Agency Bureaus, other City Agencies, and key Stakeholders.
Focus on resolutions of issues and risk mitigation to keep the project moving and must manage the quality of the project delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
Where necessary, responsible for managing the staff efficiently and effectively to ensure adequate staffing of projects and opportunities for professional growth.
Responsible for continuous monitoring of key performance indicators with respect to scope, schedule, budget, and other project performance metrics.