Accountable Manager
About The Position
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Environmental Engineer Level 1 to serve as an Accountable Manager (AM) for the Water System Capital Program (WSCP) within the Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC). The BEDC manages a significant capital program focused on upgrading and maintaining the Bureau of Water Supply's critical infrastructure, including reservoirs, dams, wastewater treatment plants, and other facilities across NYC and its watershed. The Accountable Manager will report to a Deputy Portfolio Manager and oversee water and wastewater system projects, ensuring project goals and milestones are met. This role involves managing consultant contracts, providing guidance to subordinates, ensuring environmental health and safety, and coordinating with various support divisions and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on project manager capable of driving projects from conception to completion, focusing on issue resolution, risk mitigation, and quality delivery. This position is open to internal City employees who are permanent Civil Service Environmental Engineers.
Requirements
- Must be a permanent Civil Service Environmental Engineer.
- A valid New York State Professional Engineer License and 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.
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
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel) and Microsoft Project
- Possession of a valid NYS driver’s license may be required for this job assignment
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.
- Focus 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.
- 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.
- Responsible for continuous monitoring of key performance indicators with respect to scope, schedule, budget, and other project performance metrics.
- Focus on resolutions of issues and risk mitigation to keep the project moving.
- Responsible for seamless communication/coordination with Agency Bureaus, other City Agencies, and key Stakeholders.
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
Mid Level
