Assistant Project Manager

City of New York • Valhalla, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) seeks an Assistant Civil Engineer to serve as an Assistant Project Manager in its Water System Capital Program (WSCP) directorate. The position is located at the Sutton Park office in Valhalla, NY, and reports to an Accountable Manager under supervision. The WSCP oversees planning, design, construction management, and construction for upgrades and state-of-good-repair work on critical water-supply infrastructure across New York City and its watershed, which extends 125 miles north and west of the City. Projects may include dams, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways, and other infrastructure.

The selected candidate will help plan, coordinate, and direct project design and construction implementation; monitor permit requirements; and assist with resolving project issues. They will conduct field condition surveys and prepare observation reports, review contract documents and applicable codes and regulations against project requirements to identify deficiencies, and participate in field investigations to develop alternative approaches and solutions. The candidate will work with the construction management team to inspect construction activity and attend required environmental-compliance and safety training. Extended workdays may occasionally be required, along with fieldwork involving standing and walking on uneven surfaces, steep slopes, and stairs in all weather conditions.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork that may involve standing and walking on uneven surfaces, steep slopes, and stairs in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work extended days from time to time.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word and Excel.
• Understanding of project management principles, particularly procedures used by DEP.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and remain flexible in work assignments.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to perform effective independent data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising water and wastewater system projects within the watershed.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct implementation of project design and construction.
• Monitor permit requirements and assist in resolving project issues.
• Conduct field condition surveys and prepare accurate reports based on physical observations.
• Review contract documents, codes, and regulations against project requirements to identify deficiencies.
• Participate in field investigations to develop alternative approaches and solutions to project objectives.
• Work with the construction management team to inspect construction activity.
• Attend required environmental-compliance and safety-related training classes.
• Operate a motor vehicle for site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and meetings with project stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level