ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
About The Position
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and storm water, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $35B, and another $13.6B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system. Our Wastewater Capital Program (WWCP) staff oversees the design and construction of all major capital projects for the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT). Current projects include upgrades for sustainability, resiliency, and state of good repair improvements (e.g. main sewage pump system upgrades, solids handling facility upgrades, power system improvements, combined sewer overflow abatement projects and pump station rehabilitation.) WWCP is a team of project managers and engineers who deliver projects with an emphasis on environmental health and safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client service. BEDC seeks to hire an Assistant Mechanical Engineer to serve as an Assistant Project Manager for the WWCP directorate in Queens, NY.
Requirements
- Only applicants who are permanent Civil Service Assistant Mechanical Engineers are eligible to apply to this JVN.
- Must be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills and effective independent data analysis.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to be flexible in assignment of work responsibilities.
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a master's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.
Nice To Haves
- Robust knowledge of wastewater treatment systems and equipment
- Knowledge and understanding of codes, standards and design guidelines applicable to wastewater treatment facilities
- Ability to read and understand engineering reports, specifications and drawings
- Excellent communication and writing skills
Responsibilities
- Serve as an integral project team member responsible for achievement of project goals and milestones, ensuring that all prepared program schedules, reports, and work products conform to the program scope of work.
- Support project team in the preparation, negotiation, and processing of appropriate modifications to consultant contract scope, cost, and schedule for successful project completion.
- Serve as design and construction support staff ensuring that Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle.
- Focus on client service with operating bureaus, implementation of all project delivery procedures and coordination with all BEDC support groups, such as the Project Controls group (Schedule & Cost), Permit Resource group, etc.
- Develop seamless communication/coordination with agency bureaus, other city agencies, and key stakeholders.
- Monitor permit requirements.
- Assist in resolving project issues and risk mitigation to keep the project moving.
- Manage the quality of project delivery throughout the project lifecycle and continuous monitoring of key performance indicators with respect to budget, schedule and contract metrics.
- Conduct reliable skilled field conditions surveys and prepare accurate reports on physical observations.
- Actively participate in field investigations to develop alternative approaches and solutions to meet the project objectives.
- Attend all required environmental compliance and safety related training classes and adhere to all the related regulations.
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
Entry Level
