Deputy Commissioner

City of New York • New York City, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) 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, with wide latitude for independent judgment, initiative, and decision-making, this executive will direct the division and oversee planning, design, and construction for New York City’s consolidated roadways, sewer, and water main capital programs. The role manages an active, multi-year capital portfolio valued at approximately $15 billion.

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. Candidates who do not meet these civil service criteria will not be considered for an interview.

Educational credentials must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. Applicants must submit their application through NYC Government Jobs as prompted; applications should not be submitted via Employee Self-Service, email, mail, or fax directly to DDC.

Requirements

• Valid New York State Professional Engineer license.
• Six years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering, or plan examining work.
• At least two years of the required experience must be in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.
• Must be permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5564) or open-competitive list (exam #5163).
• 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 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.
• Coordinate with client agencies, including the Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Transportation, to align capital planning and interagency project delivery.
• Develop and deliver technical, policy, and contractual recommendations to the Commissioner on engineering initiatives, regulatory mandates, and high-visibility capital programs.
• Modernize capital delivery through streamlined project delivery models, progressive procurement, 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