Engineer-in-Charge

City of New York • New York, NY

1d • $83,743 - $99,607

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is seeking an experienced, proactive Engineer-in-Charge to manage 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, serving as the agency’s primary field authority. The role leads a project team of Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Inspectors, and Junior Engineers, balancing technical oversight, contractor performance management, and community impact mitigation to deliver infrastructure projects on time, within budget, and to required standards.

The role oversees field teams, constructability and quality assurance, contract compliance and fiscal oversight, project records, and coordination with internal divisions, utility companies, sister agencies, and community liaisons. It also provides project milestone briefings and progress updates to executive leadership and escalates critical-path delays with recommended corrective actions.

The position requires an active OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification and ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I Certification, or successful completion of both 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 throughout employment. Educational credentials must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated Construction Project Manager qualification pathways: five years of qualifying full-time construction project management and/or inspection experience on projects costing at least $300,000 each year; qualifying experience plus a relevant bachelor's degree; qualifying experience plus a valid professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect license; or a qualifying combination of experience and education.
• For Assignment Level II, have 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, have 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.
• 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 upon appointment.
• Have a valid motor vehicle driver license in New York State at appointment and maintain it for the duration of employment; moving violations, license suspension, or an accident record may be disqualifying.
• For each construction project cited as experience, specify the project description, dates worked, work performed, and project budget.
• Submit educational credentials from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification.

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: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED