BOB-Manager of Design
About The Position
Under the direction of the Director of Design & Planning, the Manager of Design assists with the coordination, oversight, and evaluation of design and construction activities within the BQE, Design-Build and Emergency Contracts Unit and provide support to related construction activities. Specific duties and responsibilities: Serves as the primary communication link between Design/Planning and In-Field Construction activities. Monitors and evaluates with some direction the performance of private consultants and contractors Assists the Director of Design & Planning in the evaluation of complex design reports, calculations, design plans, construction concepts and construction schedules Assists in the development of Technical Specifications for Design-Build projects within the BQE, Design-Build, and Emergency Contracts Unit Documents progress and technical conclusions, through the preparation of written reports, memorandums, tabulated registers, and presentations. Performs technical reviews that all work undertaken is in accordance with Agency, City, State, and Federal guidelines and requirements.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work
- A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License.
- Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
Nice To Haves
- Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex and highly technical data, reports, calculations and design plans related to bridge and highway projects
- Skill in communicating verbally and dealing effectively with consultants, utilities, and individuals representing the agencies or organizations
- Ability to supervise a staff of engineers in the planning, organizing, coordination, and control of Design-Build projects and Emergency Contracts
- Ability to write clear and effective reports, letters, memos, and correspondence
- Familiarity and experience working in the Design-Build environment within transportation
- Ability to work under pressure and meet restrictive deadlines
- Ability to improvise and develop innovative solutions for unusual conditions arising in the field for Design-Build projects, Emergency contracts, and other specialty projects.
- A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.
- Individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the primary communication link between Design/Planning and In-Field Construction activities.
- Monitors and evaluates with some direction the performance of private consultants and contractors
- Assists the Director of Design & Planning in the evaluation of complex design reports, calculations, design plans, construction concepts and construction schedules
- Assists in the development of Technical Specifications for Design-Build projects within the BQE, Design-Build, and Emergency Contracts Unit
- Documents progress and technical conclusions, through the preparation of written reports, memorandums, tabulated registers, and presentations.
- Performs technical reviews that all work undertaken is in accordance with Agency, City, State, and Federal guidelines and requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
