ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER

City of New York • New York, NY

62d • $104,720 - $141,970 • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Accountable Manager (AM) for the Wastewater Capital Program (WWCP) within the Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC). This role involves overseeing the design and construction of major capital projects, including wastewater resource recovery facilities (WRRFs), pump stations, and Superfund programs. The AM will manage a team of project management professionals and ensure projects meet environmental health and safety standards, scope, schedule, and budget requirements. The position requires independent initiative, judgment, and the ability to manage project goals from conception to completion. The AM will also be responsible for contract modifications, staff guidance and evaluation, coordination with support divisions, communication with stakeholders, issue resolution, risk mitigation, quality management, and monitoring key performance indicators. The role reports directly to the Deputy Portfolio Manager.

Requirements

• Only internal City employees who are permanent Civil Service Associate Project Managers are eligible to apply.
• One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work (planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting) on engineering, architectural, or landscape architectural projects, OR supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more.
• Either:
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, AND one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work (planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting) for engineering, architectural, or landscape architectural projects.
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent AND five years of experience as described above in project management work.
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent PLUS any combination of college or university education and/or experience described above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. (One year of experience credit for specific educational achievements or licenses).
• In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience in a supervisory capacity OR have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.
• In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience in a supervisory capacity OR have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with project staff, engineers/architects, inspectors, consultants (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 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.
• Ability 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.
• Working knowledge of current safety and design standards.
• Ability to review, interpret and approve complex contract documents.
• Ability to understand necessary project resources to effectively identify upcoming needs or existing conflicts.
• Ability to assess consultant/contractor performance based on contract requirements.
• Ability to evaluate project progress regularly in terms of potential impacts to schedule compliance.
• Understanding of schedule implications of change orders and recovery plans.
• Understanding the process to prepare the Communication Management Plan.
• 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.
• 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, watershed region projects, and Superfund CSO programs.
• Direct the oversight of planning, design, and construction of major capital construction projects for the WWCP.
• Ensure achievement of project goals and milestones, and that all schedules, reports, and work products conform to the scope of work.
• Undertake the preparation, negotiation, and processing of modifications to Consultant Contract scope, cost, and schedule.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates’ work assignments, motivate employees, approve time and leave, evaluate staff, and determine staffing requirements.
• Ensure Environmental Health & Safety is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Focus on client service to the operating bureaus.
• Implement all project delivery procedures and coordinate with bureau support divisions (e.g., Project Controls, Permit Resource, Sustainability, Contracts Support).
• Quickly recognize requirements for major capital construction projects and provide sustained effort from conception to completion.
• Ensure seamless communication and coordination with Agency Bureaus, other City and State Agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Focus on issue resolution and risk mitigation.
• Manage the quality of 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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