ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
About The Position
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction seeks an Assistant Chemical Engineer to serve as an Assistant Project Manager in the Water System Capital Program directorate. The role is based at the Sutton Park office in Valhalla, New York, and reports to an Accountable Manager under supervision. The position supports planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the NYC watershed, including dams, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways, and other infrastructure. The selected candidate will help plan, coordinate, and direct project design and construction; monitor permit requirements; and assist with resolving project issues. Duties also include conducting field condition surveys and preparing reports, reviewing contract documents, codes, and regulations against project requirements, participating in field investigations to develop alternatives and solutions, and working with the construction management team to inspect construction activity. Attendance at required environmental compliance and safety training is required. The position requires field work in all weather conditions and may involve standing or walking on uneven surfaces, steep slopes, and stairs. Extended workdays may be required from time to time. Operating a motor vehicle is required for site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and stakeholder meetings.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree in chemical engineering 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.
- Ability to perform field work 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, specifically procedures used by DEP.
- 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 planning, coordinating, and directing implementation of project design and construction in the NYC watershed.
- Monitor permit requirements and assist with 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 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
