Engineer-in-Charge

City of New York • New York City, NY

2d • 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 of Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Inspectors, and Junior Engineers as the Agency’s primary field authority. The role balances technical oversight, contractor performance management, and community impact mitigation to deliver infrastructure on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards.

The position is based at 30-30 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101, and is listed as full-time, 35 hours per week. Candidates must have an active OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification and ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I Certification, or successfully obtain both through the first available DDC-sponsored training session after appointment. Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution; foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.

The posting lists Construction Project Manager qualifications, including multiple qualifying combinations of high school education, relevant construction project management or inspection experience, and specified degrees or professional licenses. Applicants must document projects worked on, including descriptions, dates, work performed, and project funds. A New York State-valid motor vehicle driver license is required at appointment and must be maintained during employment. Additional experience requirements apply to Assignment Levels II and III.

Requirements

• Active OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification and ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I Certification, or successful completion of both certifications through the first available DDC-sponsored training session upon appointment.
• One qualifying Construction Project Manager education and experience pathway: a four-year high school diploma and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting construction projects costing at least $300,000 each; or a qualifying baccalaureate degree or professional license combined with one year of that experience; or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling five years.
• For Assignment Level II, one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience in Assignment Level I or in the specified construction project management or inspection experience.
• For Assignment Level III, two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience in Construction Project Manager Assignment Levels I and II or in the specified construction project management or inspection experience.
• A motor vehicle driver license valid in New York State at appointment, maintained for the duration of employment.
• Specify each construction project worked on, the project description, time period, type of work performed, and money allotted for the project.
• Educational credentials must be 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, sister agencies including NYCDEP and NYCDOT, and community liaisons to minimize disruption to residents and businesses.
• Provide project milestone briefings and progress updates to executive leadership, escalating critical-path delays and recommending corrective actions.

What This Job Offers

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