ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER

City of New York•New York, NY

7d•$78,740 - $114,033•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking two Mechanical Engineers Level 1 to serve as Accountable Managers (AM) for the Wastewater Capital Program (WWCP). The WWCP oversees the design and construction of capital projects for the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) and the Bureau of Water Supply (BWS). The selected candidates will direct the oversight of planning, design, and construction of major capital construction projects, ensuring alignment with project goals, milestones, scope, schedule, and budget. They will also manage consultant contracts, provide guidance to subordinates, ensure environmental health and safety, and coordinate with various support divisions and external stakeholders. This role requires a strong understanding of project delivery procedures, risk mitigation, quality management, and performance monitoring. The position reports directly to the Deputy Portfolio Manager.

Requirements

Only internal City employees are being sought for this position.
Must be a permanent Civil Service Mechanical Engineer.
Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in mechanical 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.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Possession of a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York with no restrictions.
Have a 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.
Ability to assess applicability and appropriateness of field investigation protocols.
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.
Strong technical skills, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

A masters degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the mechanical engineering experience required.
Individuals must have 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 Levels II and III.

Responsibilities

Oversee and support the design and construction of WWCP projects for various WRRFs, wastewater pump station projects, and Superfund CSO programs.
Direct the oversight of the planning, design, and construction of major capital construction projects.
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.
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.
Ensure that 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 all 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.