Bob – Deputy Chief Engineer - Design Build, East River Bridges And Moveable Bridges

City of New York • New York City, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City. The Division of Bridges seeks to hire a Deputy Chief Engineer who will have oversight of three units: Design Build, East River Bridges, Moveable Bridges and tunnels under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation. Reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner/Chief Bridge Officer, the successful candidate will have the following responsibilities but not limited to:

Requirements

• 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.
• Candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or reachable on the list.

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership and team management skills to mentor engineering teams and direct multi-disciplined projects.
• Detailed familiarity with modern construction techniques, materials, and structural engineering principles for bridge construction.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to prepare reports, make presentations, and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to resolve complex technical and field engineering issues

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct engineering, professional, and technical staff in the review and analysis of bridge construction projects.
• Ensure bridge designs meet regulatory standards (AASHTO, state standards) and project specifications, providing expertise in structural design and rehabilitation.
• Monitor project progress, resource allocation, and quality control during construction to ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.
• Responsible for the resolution of conflicts with contractors arising from field conditions. Oversees negotiations with contractors to resolve scheduling conflicts and delays caused by unanticipated conditions in order to establish additional compensation, when warranted. As necessary, coordinates with the Office of the ACCO/EAB on related matters.
• Represents the Division in dealing with other City, State, and Federal agencies, utilities, contractors, consulting engineers, the general public and all other public or private bodies on those matters of the greatest scope of significance.
• Assist in developing and monitoring capital improvement budgets, procurement processes, and grant applications.
• Oversee bridge inspection programs, including National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), and enforce safety measures, including overseeing site inspections.
• Performs additional significant administrative and engineering functions for Division of Bridges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed