BOB- Manager of Design
About The Position
The New York City Department of Transportation’s Division of Bridges manages the full life cycle of more than 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls. Under the direction of the Director of Design & Planning, the Manager of Design & Construction coordinates, oversees, and evaluates design, construction, administrative operations, and bridge maintenance activities within the Design-Build and Emergency Contracts Unit. The position supports the safety of the public and mobility for all users, with responsibilities that include coordinating design and field construction work, reviewing complex engineering materials, monitoring consultants and contractors, and representing the Division in technical matters.
Requirements
- Four years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
- A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License, with current New York State registration maintained throughout employment.
- For placement in Assignment Levels II and III, at least one year within the last three years as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
Nice To Haves
- A master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required civil engineering experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary communication link between Design/Planning and in-field construction activities.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of private consultants and contractors.
- Assist the Director of Design & Planning in evaluating complex design reports, calculations, design plans, construction concepts, and construction schedules.
- Conduct in-person inspections of field conditions and check project construction progress as needed.
- Assist in developing technical specifications for Design-Build projects within the Design-Build and Emergency Contracts Unit.
- Serve as the primary liaison and provide oversight for complex tasks, especially those involving monitoring and inspection of structural components.
- Document progress and technical conclusions through written reports, memorandums, tabulated registers, and presentations.
- Ensure that work complies with Agency, City, State, and Federal guidelines and requirements.
- Represent the Division in dealings with other city, State, and Federal agencies, utilities, contractors, consulting engineers, the general public, and other public or private bodies on matters of technical significance related to the Design-Build and Emergency Contracts Unit.
- Perform additional administrative and engineering functions as determined by the Director of Design & Planning and the Assistant Commissioner of East River & Movable Bridges, Design-Build and Emergency Contracts.
Benefits
- Premium-free health insurance plan; the posting states that it saves employees over $10,000 annually based on a 2024 assessment.
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
- Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan.
- College savings plan.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Wellness programs.
- Depending on the position, the opportunity to work from home up to two days during the week.
- 35-hour base work week.
- Job security compared to private-sector employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
