Technical Project Manager

City of New York•Valhalla, NY

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water Supply seeks an Associate Project Manager II to serve as Technical Project Manager in the Engineering group within Drinking Water Operations–South, located in Valhalla, New York. Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the role manages bureau service contracts and provides technical expertise supporting maintenance, repair, testing, and inspection of equipment and structures used in drinking water treatment operations. The position leads investigations and troubleshooting, develops project scopes, guides design activities, and oversees construction so capital and maintenance projects meet regulatory, operational, safety, and quality standards. The role supports planning, scheduling, inspection, project coordination, technical documentation, design and construction activities, contract bidding, and equipment maintenance. Work includes field inspections at water treatment facilities and coordination with consultants, contractors, vendors, City agencies, and other stakeholders. The employee maintains project and maintenance information using a computer-based asset management system and may assume assigned supervisory duties during the immediate supervisor’s temporary absence. The position is located at 465 Columbus Avenue, Valhalla, NY 10595, and is 35 hours per week. Employees may be required to work nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The work involves field conditions that may include confined spaces, exposed heights, damp or dusty areas, noise, fumes, extreme temperatures, and potentially hazardous materials. A respirator is required when performing essential job functions, with pre-appointment and periodic post-appointment medical examinations required under OSHA regulations. Candidates must live outside New York City’s five boroughs or be permanent in the listed civil service title to be considered for appointment. The stated qualifications include supervisory experience managing employees performing project-management work on engineering, architectural, or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project valued at $1,000,000 or more, along with the specified education and/or project-management experience. Assignment-level requirements add further supervisory or large/complex construction project-management experience. Experience primarily of a design nature is not acceptable toward meeting the qualification requirements.

Requirements

One year of full-time satisfactory experience supervising employees performing project-management work on engineering, architectural, or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project valued at $1,000,000 or more.
In addition to the Assignment Level I qualifications, the stated assignment-level criteria require additional supervisory experience or service as project manager for a large and/or complex construction project; the posting lists criteria of at least one additional year and at least two additional years for the applicable assignment levels.
For one listed qualification pathway: a bachelor’s degree in a specified discipline and one year of full-time satisfactory project-management experience for engineering, architectural, or landscape architectural projects.
Alternative education and experience pathways include a four-year high school diploma or equivalent and five years of qualifying experience, or a combination of college/university education and qualifying experience equivalent to five years.
Experience primarily of a design nature is not acceptable toward meeting the qualification requirements.
Must live outside the five boroughs of New York City or be permanent in the listed civil service title to be considered for appointment.
Must undergo pre-appointment and periodic post-appointment medical examinations to demonstrate and maintain compliance with OSHA standards for respirator use.
Must wear a respirator while performing the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to keep electronic logs of operations, equipment performance, maintenance activities, and water quality.
Ability to test operating equipment through SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and Process Logic Controllers.
Ability to review and analyze engineering reports and other relevant data.
Understanding of project-management principles.
Understanding of drinking water treatment processes and technology.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with applicants, engineers, contractors, and coworkers.
Ability to perform independent data analysis and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

Assist the Engineering Manager with planning, scheduling, and inspecting work performed by the Drinking Water Operations–South Engineering Group.
Prepare and review reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for in-house projects.
Develop technical sketches and perform mathematical calculations.
Support coordination during construction and repair activities for in-house, capital, and Job Order Contract projects of moderate complexity within the DWO-S directorate.
Conduct routine field inspections of water treatment facilities, attend construction-related meetings, and assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including minor design work for new installations or equipment replacements.
Draft technical specifications and engineering plans; assemble contract bid packages; develop cost estimates; obtain vendor quotes; and assist with technical research or investigations into equipment or facility deficiencies.
Participate in meetings with consultants, contractors, and vendors; gather and submit historical data, drawings, and plans; and support permit preparation, inspections, reporting, payment submissions, and other required documentation.
Conduct field inspections, collect and analyze data, prepare progress reports, and update maintenance records using a computer-based asset management system.
Maintain a management information system supporting the planning, tracking, and control of project development and equipment maintenance activities.
Develop project schedules and cost estimates to support project planning and execution.
Coordinate activities among individuals, agencies, and departments involved in project completion.
Review schedules, reports, and work orders prepared by consultants, contractors, and partner agencies to ensure adherence to timelines and requirements.
Monitor work performance and assist in resolving issues identified during meetings or project coordination activities.
Meet with City agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders to support project planning and execution.
Participate in the bid process and contractor selection.
Assume assigned supervisory duties as needed during the temporary absence of the immediate supervisor.