Assistant Commissioner

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Commissioner to lead a significant capital construction program. This dynamic role involves managing a large team of professionals and overseeing numerous high-value projects that enhance the city's infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess strong managerial experience in construction, excellent communication skills, and a valid New York State Professional Engineer license. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce dedicated to improving community infrastructure and ensuring project success while navigating challenges effectively. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in urban development.

Qualifications

• Valid NY State PE License required.
• 6 years of engineering experience, 2 years in managerial capacity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee borough capital construction program with 55-70 active projects.
• Ensure projects are on schedule and within budget.

Skills

Construction Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

Engineering Standards

Driver's License

Education

New York State License as a Professional Engineer

6 years of experience in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

Job description

Work Location: 40 Worth Street - 8th Floor, New York, NY 10013
Hours: Full-time – 35 Hours

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 3 – Manhattan and Pedestrian Ramps Program.

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

1. 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

1. Must have at least 4 to 6 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.