Director of Asset Management, Design and Construction

City of New York•Long Island City, NY

4d•$85,175 - $97,951•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team in the Design and Construction (D&C) Unit, within the Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) Division. TPM is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working, and doing business in New York City. The Division’s responsibilities include roadway project planning, roadway design, technical analysis, maintenance of street signs, transit development, freight mobility, and roadway markings. TPM’s Design & Construction (D&C) unit has professional engineering oversight for geometric design elements of NYC roadways. We draw on expertise and talent of Civil Engineers, Urban Designers, Planners, Asset Managers, Inspectors, Administrators, Analysts, and others to evolve and maintain the curb geometry and street plans for all NYC’s 6300+ miles of roads, create and maintain official pavement marking and concrete island plans, and oversee the application and refurbishment of NYC’s 250+ million linear feet of pavement markings (stripes, messages, colored surface treatments for bus/bike/plaza, etc.). The Construction Unit is seeking an experienced and strategic professional to serve as Director of Asset Management within D&C. This presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, experienced, and motivated professional to contribute to the improvement of safety on NYC streets. The Director of Asset Management will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of data-driven asset management systems supporting pavement markings, refurbishment programs, and inspection operations citywide. This position will collaborate within D&C, supervise at least two direct reports, and be responsible for establishing transparent, auditable processes for tracking asset conditions, inspection outcomes, and responses to service requests, while ensuring data integrity across multiple programs and contract cycles. The Director serves as the technical lead and subject-matter expert for emerging technologies related to asset evaluation, including pilot projects using imaging, Geographic Information System (GIS), and artificial intelligence to assess pavement marking wear. The Director will define and evaluate key performance indicators, coordinate ground-truth inspections, analyze results, and prepare technical reports assessing accuracy, limitations, and operational applicability. Findings will be used to inform internal strategy and support grant-funded initiatives aimed at improving the state of good repair and inspection efficiency. The Director of Asset Management will oversee the design and maintenance of databases and analytical tools used to track refurb inspections, work order outcomes, and asset condition trends. Responsibilities include developing mechanisms to report comprehensively on Construction-related 311 service requests; integrating inspection findings into annual and multi-year refurbishment programs; and producing recurring management reports that support prioritization, performance measurement, audits, and executive decision-making. This position plays a key role in ensuring Construction can clearly demonstrate how assets are inspected, addressed, deferred, or scheduled for future work. The Director of Asset Management will contribute directly to the development and full buildout of the Markings Management System (MMS), supporting the integration of CAD-based marking designs with GIS-based asset inventories. Responsibilities include coordinating with Design, IT, GIS, and Construction teams to develop standards, workflows, and SOPs; overseeing asset classification and quality control; and ensuring MMS supports both operational needs and advanced analytics, including AI training and performance tracking. Additional duties include supervising the modernization of GIS automation tools and Python scripts as DOT transitions to ArcGIS Pro; guiding staff and student aides supporting data and automation work; authoring and contributing technical sections of federal and state grant applications; and participating in post-award implementation activities such as RFP development, contractor evaluation, KPI definition, and reporting. The Director will represent Construction in cross-agency coordination related to asset data, inspections, and technology initiatives. If you are a dedicated professional with a strong background in asset management, data systems, and transportation infrastructure, and are eager to make a meaningful impact on the safety and efficiency of NYC streets, we invite you to apply and join our mission-driven team.

Requirements

To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner, or be reachable on the civil service list.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or
A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to “1" above. Graduate education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.
Assignment Level III To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.
Assignment Level IV To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in asset management, inspection programs, and data-driven decision-making for transportation or public infrastructure assets.
Strong proficiency in GIS (ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro), spatial analysis, and database development or management.
Experience developing, maintaining, or integrating enterprise asset management systems or inventory platforms.
Working knowledge of Python or other scripting tools used to automate GIS or data workflows.
Experience evaluating or piloting new technologies, including data analytics, imaging, or AI applications for infrastructure assessment.
Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills, including the ability to translate technical findings into clear reports and grant narratives.
Proven ability to supervise staff, manage multidisciplinary teams, and coordinate across Planning, Design, IT, Operations, and external stakeholders.
Experience working with and overseeing consultants and contractors supporting data, technology, or transportation programs.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives from concept through implementation

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of data-driven asset management systems supporting pavement markings, refurbishment programs, and inspection operations citywide.
Establish transparent, auditable processes for tracking asset conditions, inspection outcomes, and responses to service requests, while ensuring data integrity across multiple programs and contract cycles.
Serve as the technical lead and subject-matter expert for emerging technologies related to asset evaluation, including pilot projects using imaging, Geographic Information System (GIS), and artificial intelligence to assess pavement marking wear.
Define and evaluate key performance indicators, coordinate ground-truth inspections, analyze results, and prepare technical reports assessing accuracy, limitations, and operational applicability.
Oversee the design and maintenance of databases and analytical tools used to track refurb inspections, work order outcomes, and asset condition trends.
Develop mechanisms to report comprehensively on Construction-related 311 service requests; integrating inspection findings into annual and multi-year refurbishment programs; and producing recurring management reports that support prioritization, performance measurement, audits, and executive decision-making.
Contribute directly to the development and full buildout of the Markings Management System (MMS), supporting the integration of CAD-based marking designs with GIS-based asset inventories.
Coordinate with Design, IT, GIS, and Construction teams to develop standards, workflows, and SOPs; overseeing asset classification and quality control; and ensuring MMS supports both operational needs and advanced analytics, including AI training and performance tracking.
Supervise the modernization of GIS automation tools and Python scripts as DOT transitions to ArcGIS Pro; guiding staff and student aides supporting data and automation work; authoring and contributing technical sections of federal and state grant applications; and participating in post-award implementation activities such as RFP development, contractor evaluation, KPI definition, and reporting.
Represent Construction in cross-agency coordination related to asset data, inspections, and technology initiatives.