Accountable Manager

City of New York•Queens, NY

23h•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 pumping stations, and Superfund CSO programs. The AM will direct a team of professionals, ensuring projects meet environmental health and safety standards, scope, schedule, and budget requirements. The position requires independent initiative and judgment in managing project goals, milestones, and consultant contracts. The AM will also be responsible for staff management, performance evaluation, and ensuring seamless communication with various agencies and stakeholders. A key focus will be on issue resolution, risk mitigation, quality management, and continuous monitoring of project performance indicators. The AM reports directly to the Deputy Portfolio Manager.

Requirements

Only internal City employees are eligible for this position.
Must be a permanent Civil Service Administrative Engineer.
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 the experience must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

Nice To Haves

Proficient oral and written communication skills.
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 necessary project resources to 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.
Knowledge of 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.
Qualified persons with a disability eligible for the 55-a Program.

Responsibilities

Oversee and support the design and construction of WWCP projects for various WRRFs, wastewater pumping stations, and Superfund CSO programs.
Direct the oversight of the planning, design, and construction of major capital construction projects.
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 bureau support divisions.
Manage 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, and evaluate staff members.
Determine staffing requirements for program implementation.
Ensure seamless communication/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.