ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
About The Position
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC), seeks an Assistant Mechanical Engineer to serve as an Assistant Project Manager in the Water System Capital Program (WSCP) directorate. The position is located at the Lefrak Office in Queens, NY, and reports to an Accountable Manager. This posting is limited to permanent City employees who hold civil service status as Assistant Mechanical Engineers. The role assists with supervising water and wastewater system projects within the NYC watershed, including potential projects involving dams, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways, and other infrastructure. The Assistant Project Manager helps plan, coordinate, and direct project design and construction; monitor permit requirements; and resolve project issues. Under direct supervision, the employee conducts field condition surveys, prepares reports based on physical observations, reviews contract documents, codes, and regulations against project requirements, and participates in field investigations to develop alternatives and solutions. The role also supports construction inspections with the construction management team and requires attendance at environmental compliance and safety training. The position may require extended workdays from time to time and fieldwork in all weather conditions, including standing and walking on uneven surfaces, steep slopes, and stairs. Operation of a motor vehicle is required for site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and stakeholder meetings.
Requirements
- Must be a permanent City Civil Service Assistant Mechanical Engineer to be eligible to apply.
- Meet one of the stated Assistant Mechanical Engineer qualification pathways: a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics and one year of full-time satisfactory mechanical engineering experience; or a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory mechanical engineering experience; or a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.
- Ability to perform fieldwork that may involve standing and walking on uneven surfaces, steep slopes, and stairs in all weather conditions.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle for site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and stakeholder meetings.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word and Excel.
- Understanding of project management principles, particularly DEP procedures.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and be flexible in assignment of work responsibilities.
- Critical thinking skills and effective independent data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Assist in supervising water and wastewater system projects within the NYC watershed.
- Plan, coordinate, and direct the 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 meet 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
