Deputy Director (Technical)

City of New York•New York City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure is currently seeking a Deputy Director for the Design Unit – Section 3A. The successful candidate will oversee and evaluate the work of 3 - 4 Engineers-In-Charge and their teams (comprising roughly 14 engineers and technicians); resolve issues promptly during the project construction phase; and guarantee project completion within the set timeframe, budget constraints, and IFA rate limits. The ideal candidate will formulate standard construction terminology; update and maintain standard specifications for roadway, sewer, and water main construction; and keep standard drawings current. Moreover, the Deputy Director will act as the representative of the Design Unit in meetings with utility companies, and city, state, and federal agencies; oversee the consultant design process and train staff in executing the Design Unit's responsibilities; participate in the recruitment efforts of the agency; and support the Assistant Commissioner and Director with the Design group's objectives as required.

Requirements

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5564), or the open-competitive list (exam #5163) 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

Oversee and evaluate the work of 3 - 4 Engineers-In-Charge and their teams (comprising roughly 14 engineers and technicians)
Resolve issues promptly during the project construction phase
Guarantee project completion within the set timeframe, budget constraints, and IFA rate limits
Formulate standard construction terminology
Update and maintain standard specifications for roadway, sewer, and water main construction
Keep standard drawings current
Act as the representative of the Design Unit in meetings with utility companies, and city, state, and federal agencies
Oversee the consultant design process and train staff in executing the Design Unit's responsibilities
Participate in the recruitment efforts of the agency
Support the Assistant Commissioner and Director with the Design group's objectives as required