Assistant Commissioner

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking an Assistant Commissioner in the Department of Design and Construction to manage a significant capital construction program. The role involves overseeing numerous projects while ensuring that they meet quality, cost, and timeline benchmarks, directly impacting the city's infrastructure.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Inclusive equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• 6 years of engineering experience, with 2 in a managerial capacity.
• Preferred 4 to 6 years of construction managerial experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee an annual borough capital construction program of 55-70 projects.
• Manage approximately 40 professionals and engineering consultants.
• Ensure all projects are completed on time and meet community needs.

Skills

Construction Management

Communication

Engineering Knowledge

Education

New York State License as a Professional Engineer

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

Job description

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Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #1506), or the open-competitive list (exam #1122) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking an Assistant Commissioner to join the Construction Management 5 – Brooklyn.

Under the direction of the Associate Commissioner, the successful candidate will oversee an annual borough capital construction program comprising of 55-70 active projects, valued at more than $1.5 billion. The candidate will manage approximately 40 in-house professionals and technical construction staff, and Resident Engineering Construction Management staff of more than 30 engineering consultants responsible for the construction of sewer, water main, stormwater management, roadway, sidewalk, pedestrian ramp, and plaza projects.

The Assistant Commissioner will ensure that all construction projects remain on schedule, costs are controlled and within budget, the performance of all assigned employees, consultants, and contractors are monitored and evaluated; and provide overall direction and guidance to staff in the resolution of all construction issues to ensure that projects are started and completed on time with minimal impact on affected communities.

Lastly, the selected candidate will participate in various agency taskforces relating to new initiatives, monitor the capital commitment plan goals for the current fiscal year, analyze staffing based upon complexity and program workload and assume the role of the Associate Commissioner as needed.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER - 10015

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

Preferred Skills

Please note the following preferred skills for this position: 1. Must have at least 4 to 6 six years of strong construction managerial experience. 2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills 3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD 4. Knowledge of the operations, design, and construction of the City’s Infrastructure system. 5. Knowledge of current and up-to-date engineering methods and standards is preferred. 6. Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred) 7. Valid driver's license (Required) 8. Personal vehicle (Optional)

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

, $94,050.00 – $192,833.00

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