Deputy Director (Technical)

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

116d

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure is currently seeking a Deputy Director for the Coastal Resiliency - Construction Management - Section 1. The successful candidate will be responsible for an annual capital program comprised of multiple construction projects; manage professional and technical construction staff responsible for overseeing capital-funded sewer, water main, roadway, climate resiliency, public space improvement projects; review construction plans; coordinate with sponsor agencies, private utility firms and stakeholders to resolve any operational field problems involving construction; ensure contract compliance and payment of contractors; schedule and perform final inspections and participate in various agency taskforces such as those related to new initiatives in change orders, project record keeping, quality assurance, etc. Moreover, the Deputy Director will act as the representative of the unit in meetings with utility companies, and city, state, and federal agencies when needed; train staff in executing the unit's responsibilities; participate in the recruitment efforts of the agency; and support the Assistant Commissioner and Director with the team's objectives as required.

Requirements

• At least six years of full-time satisfactory experience in construction management work on capital projects.
• At least eighteen months of experience in a managerial or consultative capacity.
• Experience in construction inspection on capital projects valued at least $15,000.
• Experience as a journeyperson in skilled building construction trades.
• Education in an accredited college leading to a bachelor's degree in relevant fields.
• Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York.

Nice To Haves

• Robust supervision experience.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge relevant to infrastructure construction work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main).
• Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards.
• Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling.
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential.

Responsibilities

• Manage an annual capital program comprised of multiple construction projects.
• Oversee professional and technical construction staff responsible for capital-funded projects.
• Review construction plans and coordinate with sponsor agencies and stakeholders.
• Resolve operational field problems involving construction.
• Ensure contract compliance and payment of contractors.
• Schedule and perform final inspections.
• Participate in agency taskforces related to change orders, project record keeping, and quality assurance.
• Act as a representative in meetings with utility companies and government agencies.
• Train staff in executing unit responsibilities.
• Participate in recruitment efforts of the agency.
• Support the Assistant Commissioner and Director with team objectives.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Inclusive equal opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees