ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER

City of New York • New York, NY

7d • $62,407 - $169,806 • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Administrative Engineer (NM) 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 pump stations, and CSO abatement programs. The AM will direct a team of project management professionals, inspectors, and technical/administrative staff to ensure project goals and milestones are met, adhering to scope, schedule, budget, and environmental health and safety standards. The position requires independent initiative and judgment in managing project delivery from conception to completion, including contract modifications, staff supervision, and coordination with various internal and external stakeholders. The AM will report directly to the Deputy Portfolio Manager.

Requirements

• Permanent Civil Service Administrative Engineers are eligible to apply.
• 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

• Proficient oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with project staff, engineers/architects, inspectors, consultants, contractors, vendors, City operations staff and external project stakeholders.
• Possession of a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York with no restrictions.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 pump station projects, and CSO programs.
• Direct the oversight of the planning, design, and construction of major capital construction projects.
• Ensure achievement of project goals and milestones, conforming to scope of work, schedules, reports, and work products.
• 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.
• 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 issues 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: Manager