Assistant Project Manager

City of New York • Valhalla, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Assistant Chemical Engineer to serve as an Assistant Project Manager for the Water System Capital Program within the Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction. The role is based at the Sutton Park office in Valhalla, NY, and reports to an Accountable Manager under supervision. The Water System Capital Program oversees planning, design, construction management, and construction to upgrade and maintain critical Bureau of Water Supply infrastructure. Projects may involve dams, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways, and other infrastructure within the NYC watershed, which extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The selected candidate will assist with supervising water and wastewater system projects and with planning, coordinating, and directing project design and construction implementation. Responsibilities include monitoring permit requirements, helping resolve project issues, conducting field condition surveys and preparing observation reports, reviewing contract documents and applicable codes and regulations against project requirements, participating in field investigations to develop solutions, and working with construction management staff to inspect construction activity. The candidate must attend required environmental compliance and safety training. The position may require extended workdays and fieldwork in varied weather and terrain.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in chemical engineering from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering work; or a baccalaureate degree in chemical engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering work; or a baccalaureate degree and a master's degree in chemical engineering from accredited colleges.
• 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.
• Attend required environmental compliance and safety-related training.

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 flexibility 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 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 and compare them with project requirements to identify deficiencies.
• Participate in field investigations to develop alternative approaches and solutions that meet project objectives.
• Work with the construction management team to inspect construction activity.
• Attend required environmental compliance and safety-related training classes.
• Perform site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and attend project stakeholder meetings as required.

What This Job Offers

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