Deputy Director (Technical)

City of New York • New York City, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Public Buildings Division, seeks a Deputy Director. The selected candidate will be responsible for supervising a team of project directors and project managers, overseeing the design and construction of capital projects, resolving project issues, and ensuring that each project meets critical target dates and is within budget. Other key responsibilities include assuring the implementation of, and adherence to Public Buildings’ policies and procedures, interfacing with the sponsor agency, assisting with any approvals and permitting needed, and preparing consultant and contractor performance evaluations. In addition, the Deputy Director will assist the Assistant Commissioner and Program Director in developing the Unit’s Commitment Plan and meeting the KPI.

Requirements

• Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #1506), or the open-competitive list (exam #1122) may apply.
• A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.
• Six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
• Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a team of project directors and project managers
• Overseeing the design and construction of capital projects
• Resolving project issues
• Ensuring that each project meets critical target dates and is within budget
• Assuring the implementation of, and adherence to Public Buildings’ policies and procedures
• Interfacing with the sponsor agency
• Assisting with any approvals and permitting needed
• Preparing consultant and contractor performance evaluations
• Assisting the Assistant Commissioner and Program Director in developing the Unit’s Commitment Plan and meeting the KPI

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees