Construction Project Manager-Technical Reviewer

City of New York•New York, NY

19d•$83,743 - $96,305•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking a Construction Project Manager III to perform the supervisory function of the Asbestos Control Program’s (ACP) Technical Review Unit (TRU). The supervisor will review and oversee tasks performed by administrative and Technical Reviewers and conduct related inspections as necessary. These reviews will help address the significant increase in Affordable Housing and Accessory Dwelling Unit applications that are expected and further compliance with Mayoral Executive Order No. 5, SPEED initiative (Executive Order 05 - NYC Mayor's Office) which directs agencies to streamline processes that accelerate housing production. The selected candidate will be responsible to manage all technical and administrative aspects of the Technical Review Unit. Duties will include: the management of the technical review and approval process for all asbestos project applications submitted by the regulated community, to ensure regulatory compliance; provide technical and regulatory guidance and training to the technical and administrative reviewers. The selected candidate will perform a detailed review utilizing a web-based system and various databases. Also, the selected candidate will conduct pre-abatement and active asbestos abatement inspections related to variance proposal applications prior to variance approval to ensure compliance with NYS and NYC Asbestos Regulations, and to identify FDNY and Buildings (DOB) life safety issues. Additionally, the candidate will represent the Technical Review Unit at intra / inter-agency regulatory meetings. The selected candidate will prepare detailed inspection reports of field activities; obtain worksite dimensions, diagrams and photographs; collect and document asbestos samples. The candidate will interpret laboratory reports, review air sampling reports, and may issue Notices of Violation, prepare case files and evidence; provide testimony at Environmental Control Board Hearings and trials. The selected candidate will be also serving as an emergency responder during asbestos emergency incidents in the city to assist in the remediation tasks. These include conducting inspections to determine the extent of contamination, establishing and creating hot zones, collecting bulk samples for laboratory analysis, providing guidance to asbestos abatement contractors and air monitoring firms, conducting inter-agency inspections, and other assignments as directed by the On-Site Incident Commander during the ACP’s response effort. In addition, it may be necessary to do on and off respiration protection during field inspections.

Requirements

Currently serving permanently in the Construction Project Manager title.
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience.
OR One year of the experience as described above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management.
OR One year of the experience as described above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States.
OR A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described above and the education as described above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.
Must specify for each construction project worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period worked on the construction project, and the type of work performed. Must also specify the money allotted for the project.
Must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York at the time of appointment.
Must maintain a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York for the duration of employment.
For Assignment to Level III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Construction Project Manager, candidates must have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Level I and II; or two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question "1" above and possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment noting that if you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified.

Nice To Haves

For Assignment to Level II, In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.

Responsibilities

Manage all technical and administrative aspects of the Technical Review Unit.
Manage the technical review and approval process for all asbestos project applications submitted by the regulated community, to ensure regulatory compliance.
Provide technical and regulatory guidance and training to the technical and administrative reviewers.
Perform a detailed review utilizing a web-based system and various databases.
Conduct pre-abatement and active asbestos abatement inspections related to variance proposal applications prior to variance approval to ensure compliance with NYS and NYC Asbestos Regulations, and to identify FDNY and Buildings (DOB) life safety issues.
Represent the Technical Review Unit at intra / inter-agency regulatory meetings.
Prepare detailed inspection reports of field activities.
Obtain worksite dimensions, diagrams and photographs.
Collect and document asbestos samples.
Interpret laboratory reports and review air sampling reports.
Issue Notices of Violation, prepare case files and evidence.
Provide testimony at Environmental Control Board Hearings and trials.
Serve as an emergency responder during asbestos emergency incidents in the city to assist in the remediation tasks.
Conduct inspections to determine the extent of contamination during emergency incidents.
Establish and create hot zones during emergency incidents.
Collect bulk samples for laboratory analysis during emergency incidents.
Provide guidance to asbestos abatement contractors and air monitoring firms during emergency incidents.
Conduct inter-agency inspections during emergency incidents.
Perform other assignments as directed by the On-Site Incident Commander during the ACP’s response effort.
Conduct on and off respiration protection during field inspections.