ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
About The Position
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) seeks an Assistant Civil Engineer to serve as an Assistant Project Manager in its Water System Capital Program (WSCP) directorate. The role is located at the Sutton Park office in Valhalla, New York, and reports to an Accountable Manager under supervision. The position assists with supervising water and wastewater system projects in the NYC watershed, including projects involving dams, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways, and other infrastructure. The employee helps plan, coordinate, and direct design and construction implementation; monitors permit requirements; and assists with resolving project issues. The role also involves field condition surveys and reporting, reviewing contract documents and applicable codes and regulations against project requirements, participating in field investigations to develop alternatives and solutions, and working with construction management staff to inspect construction activity. Required environmental compliance and safety training must be attended. The employee may be required to work extended days and perform field work in varied weather and terrain.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or a baccalaureate degree and a master's degree in civil engineering from accredited colleges.
- Ability to perform field work 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 site visits, testing, inspections, and stakeholder meetings.
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 adapt to flexible 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 against 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 activity.
- Attend required environmental compliance and safety 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
