BOB- Associate Project Manager III

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Project Manager III serves in the Engineering Review Section of the New York City Department of Transportation’s Division of Bridges. The Division manages the full life cycle of more than 800 bridges and tunnels and more than 600 retaining walls, supporting public safety and mobility. This role reviews technically complex city-let bridge and retaining-wall projects at different design and construction phases to ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal standards. The position also performs seismic and structural analyses, load-rating calculations, field inspections, and construction-project reviews, and supervises subordinate staff in technical and administrative matters.

The position is based at 55 Water St., New York, NY 10041. The stated hours are 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with a 35-hour base work week. Depending on the position, employees may be able to work from home up to two days per week. Applicants must be serving permanently in the title of Associate Project Manager or be reachable on Open Competitive List Exam #3110; proof of filing is required. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.

Requirements

• Must be serving permanently in the title of Associate Project Manager or be reachable on Open Competitive List Exam #3110; proof of filing is required.
• Meet the stated Associate Project Manager qualification requirements, including qualifying supervisory experience and education and/or project-management experience. The posting describes alternatives involving a relevant bachelor's degree and experience, a high school diploma and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to five years.
• For Assignment Level III, have at least two additional years of qualifying supervisory experience beyond Assignment Level I requirements, or have served at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.
• The stated general qualification includes one year of full-time satisfactory experience supervising employees performing project-management work on engineering, architectural, or landscape-architectural projects, or supervising a construction project valued at $1,000,000 or more.
• Experience primarily of a design nature is not acceptable toward meeting the qualification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
• Knowledge of the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation.
• Knowledge of the NYSDOT Bridge Manual.
• Knowledge of the NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Manual.
• Knowledge of computer software.

Responsibilities

• Review technically complex city-let bridge and retaining-wall projects, including design calculations and drawings at different design and construction phases, for compliance with City, State, and Federal standards.
• Review and perform seismic analyses and seismic calculations for bridges and retaining walls.
• Perform complex bridge load-rating analyses in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and Federal and State directives.
• Perform structural analyses of City-owned bridges to assess safety under heavy-weight trucks and cranes.
• Conduct field inspections of bridges and retaining walls to assess their condition.
• Review bridge and retaining-wall construction projects, including contractor requests for information (RFIs).
• Visit construction sites and attend construction meetings with Resident Engineers, contractors, and consultants.
• Supervise subordinates in technical and administrative matters.
• Perform other related duties.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan; the posting states it saves employees over $10,000 annually based on a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• College savings plan.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Wellness programs.
• Potential work-from-home arrangement of up to two days during the week, depending on the position.
• 35-hour base work week.
• Job security.

What This Job Offers

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