Technical Project Manager
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. Reporting under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the position manages bureau service contracts and provides technical expertise for maintaining, repairing, testing, and inspecting equipment and structures essential to drinking water treatment operations. The role 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. It supports in-house, capital, and Job Order Contract projects, prepares and reviews technical documents and estimates, coordinates with consultants, contractors, vendors, City agencies, and other stakeholders, and maintains project and equipment records and tracking systems. The position may also assume assigned supervisory duties during the immediate supervisor’s temporary absence. This is a 35-hour-per-week position. Work may include shifts at night, on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The employee must wear a respirator while performing essential functions and undergo pre-appointment and periodic post-appointment medical examinations to meet and monitor applicable OSHA standards. Duties involve field inspections and work outdoors in varied weather and potentially hazardous environments, including confined spaces and exposed heights.
Requirements
- Meet the Associate Project Manager qualification requirements, including the required supervisory or project-management experience and qualifying education and/or experience described in the posting.
- Candidates must live outside New York City’s five boroughs or hold permanent status in the listed civil service title to be considered for appointment.
- Wear a respirator while performing essential job functions and meet applicable OSHA medical standards through pre-appointment and periodic post-appointment examinations.
- Be able to perform field inspection activities such as walking, climbing ladders and stairs, standing for extended periods, distinguishing colors, bending, stretching, stooping, and climbing over or around objects.
- Be able to work in potentially hazardous environments, including damp, moldy, dark, dusty, smoky, noisy, or fume-containing areas; confined spaces; exposed heights; and locations with extreme heat or cold, vermin, lead dust, asbestos, or other potentially hazardous materials.
- Be able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
- May be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to maintain 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.
- Strong oral and written communication 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.
- Provide technical support by preparing and reviewing 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.
- 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 related 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 to support 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 for adherence to project 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 immediate supervisor’s temporary absence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
