Engineer-In-Charge

City of New York • New York City, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is seeking an experienced, proactive Engineer-in-Charge to manage execution of complex capital construction projects in Queens. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Engineer-in-Charge directs field engineering and construction management operations from contract award through closeout and leads a project team that includes Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Inspectors, and Junior Engineers. As the Agency’s primary field authority, this role balances technical oversight, contractor performance management, and mitigation of community impacts to deliver infrastructure projects on time, within budget, and to required standards.

The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, at 30-30 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101. Applicants must be permanent in the Construction Project Manager title or reachable on Open-Competitive Exam #3042 or #5058, and must provide the specified civil service documentation. An active OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification and ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I Certification are required, or both must be obtained through the first available DDC-sponsored training session after appointment. At appointment, candidates must have a valid New York State motor vehicle driver license and maintain it during employment. Educational credentials must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification through an approved evaluation service.

The stated Construction Project Manager qualification pathways include a high school diploma or equivalent plus five years of qualifying construction project management and/or inspection experience, with projects costing at least $300,000 for each required year; or one year of that experience plus a qualifying degree or professional license; or an allowable combination of qualifying education and experience. Additional experience is required for Assignment Levels II and III. Candidates must describe each relevant project, the period worked, work performed, and project funding. Applicants must apply through NYC Government Jobs and should not submit applications through ESS or directly to DDC by email, mail, or fax.

Requirements

• Must be permanent in the Construction Project Manager title or reachable on Open-Competitive Exam #3042 or #5058; applicants must provide a Notice of Results, Proof of Filing, or indicate permanent status in the title.
• Must possess an active OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification and ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I Certification, or obtain both through the first available DDC-sponsored training session after appointment.
• Must meet the Construction Project Manager qualification requirements through one of the stated education and experience pathways: high school diploma or equivalent plus five years of qualifying full-time construction project management and/or inspection experience; one year of qualifying experience plus a qualifying bachelor’s degree or professional license; or an allowable combination of qualifying education and experience.
• For the five-year experience pathway, qualifying construction projects must each have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each required year of experience.
• Qualifying degree fields include engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management, from an appropriately accredited institution.
• A qualifying professional license may be in professional engineering, architecture, or landscape architecture, issued by a duly established board in a U.S. state or territory.
• For Assignment Level II, requires one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience in Assignment Level I or one additional year of qualifying construction project management or inspection experience.
• For Assignment Level III, requires two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience in Construction Project Manager Assignment Levels I and II or two additional years of qualifying construction project management or inspection experience; a valid New York State driver license is also required.
• Must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in New York State at appointment and maintain it for the duration of employment; moving violations, license suspension, or an accident record may disqualify candidates.
• Must specify each construction project worked on, the project description, period worked, work performed, and amount of money allotted to the project.
• Educational credentials must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.

Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Field Inspectors, and Junior Engineers to ensure capital work complies with City, State, and Agency standards.
• Lead constructability review meetings during pre-construction and active construction to identify site interferences, resolve field conflicts, and mitigate schedule delays.
• Evaluate and approve technical submittals, including sheeting and shoring designs, maintenance and protection of traffic plans, vendor qualifications, and environmental mitigation protocols.
• Conduct high-level inspections of active construction sites and oversee final inspections and project closeout.
• Manage full-cycle contract compliance, including independent cost estimates for negotiations, change orders, time extension requests, and contractor payment approvals.
• Supervise collection, verification, and archiving of project data, daily inspection logs, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with DDC Design, Utility Coordination, and Program Management divisions to align field execution with engineering intent.
• Represent DDC on site and coordinate with utility companies, NYCDEP, NYCDOT, and community liaisons to minimize disruption to residents and businesses.
• Provide project milestone briefings and progress updates to executive leadership and escalate critical path delays with recommended corrective actions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED