ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

City of New York • Red Oaks Mill, NY

7d • $59,888 - $68,871 • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction seeks a Project Manager Intern to serve as an Assistant Project Manager in the Water System Capital Program directorate. The position is based at the Shaft 6 field office in Wappingers Falls, New York, and supports water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the upstate watershed, which extends 125 miles north and west of New York City. Projects may involve dams, aqueducts, tunnels, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways, and other infrastructure.

Under the supervision of an Accountable Manager, the Assistant Project Manager will help plan, coordinate, and direct the design and construction of projects in the NYC watershed. The role includes monitoring permit requirements, helping resolve project issues, conducting field condition surveys, preparing reports based on physical observations, reviewing contract documents and applicable codes and regulations against project requirements, participating in field investigations to develop solutions, and working with the construction management team to inspect construction activities. The employee must attend required environmental compliance and safety training. The role requires critical thinking, independent data analysis, strong oral and written communication, deadline management, and flexibility in work assignments. Extended workdays may occasionally be required, and fieldwork takes place in varied weather and terrain.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; or a master’s degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills and effective independent data analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and flexibility in assignment of work responsibilities.
• Ability to perform 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.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle for job-related travel.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word and Excel.
• Understanding of project management principles, particularly procedures used by DEP.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and directing the implementation of project design and construction in the NYC watershed.
• 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 and compare them with 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 activities.
• 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