Managing Engineer (2 Positions)

City of New York • New York City, NY

13d

About The Position

The New York City Comptroller’s Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptroller’s office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term challenges we face together. The Bureau of Engineering (BOE) investigates construction and construction related disputes and claims for and against the City of New York, and in collaboration with the Office of the General Counsel, adjudicates and negotiates fair and reasonable outcomes that are in the best interest of the City. BOE also provides technical expertise and assistance to the Office of the Comptroller in support of its oversight of City Agencies. Reporting to a Director, the Managing Engineers will be responsible for the investigation and analysis of construction contract claims and disputes and for the oversight of the work performed by staff under their supervision.

Requirements

• NOTE: This position is open only to current City of New York employees serving in a permanent Civil Service title of Administrative Engineer, or Administrative Project Manager, or Administrative Construction Project Manager; or, those who are currently reachable on the civil service list for Administrative Engineer, or Administrative Project Manager, or Administrative Construction Project Manager title.
• To be considered for this position, PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE YOUR CURRENT PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE and/or your score & list number on the civil service exam for Administrative Engineer, or Administrative Project Manager, or Administrative Construction Project Manager title on your resume and cover letter.
• A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze construction claims and contract disputes of high complexity.
• Undertake research, inquiries, inspections, cost estimating, contract interpretation, and delay and impact studies.
• Prepare comprehensive reports that address entitlement and damage and provide settlement recommendations for supervisor's consideration.
• Lead the research and evaluation of contract and engineering matters of a complex or highly technical nature.
• Supervise staff in the execution of engineering work and provide coaching and mentorship as necessary.
• Responsible for implementation of Bureau's policies within their unit.
• Responsible for tracking performance and reporting on progress to supervisor, as necessary.
• Perform other related work assigned to them.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees