ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER
About The Position
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Environmental Engineer Level 3 to serve as an Accountable Manager (AM) for the Wastewater Capital Program (WWCP) within the Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC). BEDC manages a significant portfolio of capital projects focused on maintaining and upgrading the city's water supply and wastewater treatment systems. The WWCP specifically oversees the design and construction of projects for wastewater resource recovery facilities (WRRFs), combined sewer overflow (CSO) abatement, and pump station rehabilitation. The AM will be responsible for the planning, design, and construction of major capital projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and environmental health and safety standards. This role involves managing project teams, preparing and negotiating contract modifications, providing staff guidance and evaluation, and coordinating with various support divisions and external stakeholders. The AM will report directly to the Deputy Portfolio Manager.
Requirements
- Only applicants who are permanent Civil Service Environmental Engineers are eligible to apply.
- A valid New York State Professional Engineer License.
- Four years of full-time experience in environmental engineering.
- A master's degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the full-time experience in environmental engineering.
- 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 Level II or III eligibility).
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.
- Ability 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.
- Ability to review, interpret and approve complex contract documents.
- Ability to understand necessary project resources to 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 of 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.
- 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 the planning, design, and construction of major capital construction projects through a staff of project management professionals, inspectors, and technical/administrative staff.
- 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 Division, Sustainability, Contracts Support).
- Quickly recognize what is required for a major capital construction project 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
- DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
