Accountable Manager

City of New York • Bronx, NY

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Administrative Engineer NM to serve as 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 a large geographic area, including dams, reservoirs, aqueducts, and treatment plants. The AM will be responsible for achieving project goals, managing consultant contracts, providing staff guidance and evaluation, ensuring environmental health and safety, and coordinating with various support divisions and external agencies. The position requires a hands-on project manager capable of managing projects from conception to completion, focusing on issue resolution, risk mitigation, and quality control. The role also involves efficient staff management and monitoring key performance indicators. This position is exclusively open to internal City employees who are permanent Civil Service Administrative Engineers.

Requirements

• Only applicants who are permanent Civil Service Administrative Engineers are eligible to apply to this JVN.
• A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.
• 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.

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
• This position 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

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.

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: Manager