Deputy Commissioner

City of New York • New York, NY

7h • $124,026 - $260,493 • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Design and Construction seeks an experienced, strategic, and forward-thinking executive to serve as Deputy Commissioner for the Division of Infrastructure. Reporting directly to the First Deputy Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner directs the division with wide latitude for independent judgment, initiative, and decision-making. The role oversees planning, design, and construction for New York City’s consolidated roadways, sewer, and water main capital programs, including an active multi-year capital portfolio valued at approximately $15 billion.

Requirements

• A valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer.
• Six years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work.
• At least two years of the required experience must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.
• Applicants must be permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5564) or open-competitive list (exam #5163). Applicants must provide a copy of their Notice of Result card or indicate that they are permanent in the title.
• Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, technical direction, and administrative oversight for all Infrastructure capital design and construction contracts, ensuring the division meets or exceeds commitments in the City’s Capital Commitment Plan.
• Establish short- and long-term strategic priorities, performance metrics, and operational goals.
• Partner with client agencies, including the Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Transportation, to synchronize capital planning and align interagency project delivery.
• Develop and deliver technical, policy, and contractual recommendations to the Commissioner concerning complex engineering initiatives, regulatory mandates, and high-visibility capital programs.
• Modernize capital delivery through streamlined project delivery models, progressive procurement practices, front-end scope validation, and risk mitigation strategies to control costs and minimize community impact.
• Manage a multidisciplinary workforce of executive directors, licensed professional engineers, construction managers, technical specialists, and administrative personnel.
• Promote professional development, succession planning, and equitable operational practices.
• Represent the agency before City Hall, oversight authorities, community boards, utility partners, and elected officials on infrastructure initiatives, project milestones, and urgent field matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed