Deputy Director
About The Position
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure is currently seeking a Deputy Director to join the Construction Management 2 – Southeast Queens – Section 2 team. This role oversees an annual capital program valued at over $300 million, comprising multiple construction projects. The Deputy Director will lead a team of professionals and technical construction staff supervising capital-funded projects, including sewer, water main, roadway, sidewalk, pedestrian ramp, plaza, climate resiliency, and public space improvements. The position requires a valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and 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. Applicants must be ACI Concrete Field -Testing and OSHA 10-hour Certified or take the first available DDC-offered training session. Candidates must be permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5564), or the open-competitive list (exam #5163).
Requirements
- Permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5564), or the open-competitive list (exam #5163).
- 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.
- ACI Concrete Field -Testing Certified or take the first available DDC-offered training session.
- OSHA 10-hour Certified or take the first available DDC-offered training session.
- Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.).
- Present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing an annual capital program valued at over $300 million, comprising multiple construction projects.
- Leading a team of professionals and technical construction staff supervising capital-funded projects, including sewer, water main, roadway, sidewalk, pedestrian ramp, plaza, climate resiliency, and public space improvements.
- Reviewing construction plans.
- Communicating with sponsor agencies, private utility firms, and other stakeholders to resolve field-related operational issues.
- Ensuring contract compliance and timely contractor & consultant payments.
- Scheduling and conducting final inspections.
- Participating in various agency task forces, including those focused on Change Order initiatives, project documentation, quality assurance, and forecasting quantities for the Yearly Mayoral Report.
- Representing the borough in meetings with utility companies, city, state, and federal agencies as needed.
- Training staff in fulfilling the team’s responsibilities.
- Supporting recruitment efforts.
- Assisting the Assistant Commissioner and Director in advancing the team's objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
