Deputy Director

City of New York • New York, NY

20h • $62,407 - $131,871 • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure is currently seeking a Deputy Director to join the Construction Management 5 – Brooklyn – Section 1. This role involves overseeing an annual capital program valued at over $300 million, comprising multiple construction projects. The selected candidate 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. Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed