Deputy Director (Technical)

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

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About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure seeks a Deputy Director to join the Specification team. Successful candidate will be responsible for preparing contracts and addendums; developing standard construction language; maintaining and updating standard specifications for roadways, sewers, water mains, and green infrastructure construction; maintaining and updating standard drawings; supervising a team of engineers and reviewing their work; providing timely resolution of problems that may arise during construction of projects; and ensuring completion of projects on time, within budget, and within allowable IFA rates. Additionally, the Deputy Director will represent the Division and the Specification team at meetings with the Division of Law, the Division of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO), utility companies, and other City, State, and Federal agencies; and will assist the Director with fulfilling the team's mission as needed.

Requirements

• A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer
• Six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in relevant engineering fields, with at least two (2) years in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity

Nice To Haves

• Robust supervision experience
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Knowledge relevant to infrastructure 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 and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential
• Valid driver's license
• Personal vehicle

Responsibilities

• Preparing contracts and addendums
• Developing standard construction language
• Maintaining and updating standard specifications for roadways, sewers, water mains, and green infrastructure construction
• Maintaining and updating standard drawings
• Supervising a team of engineers and reviewing their work
• Providing timely resolution of problems that may arise during construction of projects
• Ensuring completion of projects on time, within budget, and within allowable IFA rates
• Representing the Division and the Specification team at meetings with various agencies
• Assisting the Director with fulfilling the team's mission as needed

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs

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