Accountable Manager

City of New York•Bronx, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC), seeks an Accountable Manager for its Water System Capital Program (WSCP). The role manages water and wastewater system projects in New York City and the watershed, which extends 125 miles north and west of the City. Projects may include improvements to dams and work involving reservoirs, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways, and other infrastructure. Under general supervision, the Accountable Manager reports to a Deputy Portfolio Manager and is accountable for project goals, milestones, schedules, reports, work products, and delivery quality. The role includes preparing, negotiating, and processing consultant contract scope, cost, and schedule modifications; coordinating project delivery with Agency bureaus, City agencies, stakeholders, and DEP support divisions; and monitoring scope, schedule, budget, and other performance metrics. The Accountable Manager addresses issues and risks, integrates environmental health and safety throughout the project lifecycle, and provides client service to operating bureaus. The role also provides day-to-day direction and oversight of subordinate staff, assigns and evaluates work, approves time and leave, determines staffing needs, and supports employees’ professional growth. This position is open only to permanent Civil Service Administrative Engineers. The assigned work location is Jerome Park Reservoir, 3055 Goulden Ave, Bronx, NY 10463. All appointments are subject to OMB approval.

Requirements

Permanent Civil Service status as an Administrative Engineer; applicants without this status are not eligible.
Valid New York State Professional Engineer license.
Six years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering, or plan examining work.
At least two of the required six years of experience must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience with large capital contracts.
Critical thinking and effective independent data analysis.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of codes and standards.
A valid New York State driver's license may be required for assignments involving site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and stakeholder meetings.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, such as Word and Excel, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

Achieve project goals and milestones and ensure schedules, reports, and other work products conform to the scope of work.
Prepare, negotiate, and process consultant contract modifications to scope, cost, and schedule.
Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinate staff assignments, motivate employees, approve time and leave, evaluate staff, and determine staffing requirements.
Ensure environmental health and safety is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle and provide client service to operating bureaus.
Implement project delivery procedures and coordinate with DEP support divisions, including Project Controls, Permit Resource Division, Sustainability, and Contracts Support.
Coordinate and communicate with Agency bureaus, other City agencies, and key stakeholders.
Resolve issues and mitigate risks to keep projects moving, and manage project delivery quality throughout the lifecycle.
Manage staffing efficiently and effectively, including ensuring adequate project staffing and opportunities for professional growth.
Continuously monitor scope, schedule, budget, and other project performance metrics.
Manage water and wastewater system capital projects, potentially including dam improvements and other watershed or NYC infrastructure projects.