Assistant Project Manager

City of New York•Queens, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for the Wastewater Capital Program (WWCP) within the Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) in Queens, NY. This role is specifically for internal City employees who are permanent Civil Service Assistant Chemical Engineers. The WWCP manages a significant portfolio of capital projects focused on wastewater treatment upgrades, sustainability, resiliency, and maintaining the state of good repair. The Assistant Project Manager will be an integral part of the project team, responsible for achieving project goals and milestones, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget. This includes supporting contract modifications, ensuring Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is integrated throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating with operating bureaus and support groups, and managing communication with stakeholders. The role involves monitoring permit requirements, resolving project issues, mitigating risks, managing project delivery quality, and monitoring key performance indicators. Fieldwork, including site surveys and investigations, will be required, along with participation in environmental compliance and safety training.

Requirements

Must be a permanent Civil Service Assistant Chemical Engineer.
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in chemical engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering work.
OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in chemical engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering work.
OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a master’s degree from an accredited college in chemical engineering.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Demonstrate effective independent data analysis.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to be flexible in assignment of work responsibilities.

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.

Responsibilities

Serve as an integral project team member responsible for achievement of project goals and milestones.
Ensure 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.
Continuously monitor 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.
Perform fieldwork that may involve standing and walking on uneven surfaces, steep slopes, and stairs in all weather conditions.
Operate a motor vehicle to perform site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and to attend meetings with project stakeholders.