Assistant Commissioner, Engineering Services

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

The City of New York's Department of Buildings seeks an Assistant Commissioner for Engineering Services who will oversee engineering operations citywide. You will drive long-term planning for Cranes & Derricks, Construction Safety Engineering, and related units, ensuring compliance with construction codes and safety standards.

Under the Associate Commissioner, you’ll guide policy development, manage senior staff, and coordinate with agencies like NYCEM and DOT.

Qualifications

• Requires a baccalaureate degree in engineering and four years of relevant building design/construction experience, plus 18 months in admin/management roles.
• Requires at least 4 years of operational experience managing teams in large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop long-term planning and strategic development for four units: Cranes & Derricks, Construction Safety Engineering, Concrete Enforcement Engineering, and Sidewalk Shed Construction Progress Monitoring.
• Analyze engineering protocols and supervise training of technical staff within the department.
• Collaborate with unit managers on enforcement and code development, and revisions for construction safety and cranes/derricks.
• Audit construction documents for compliance with codes; coordinate policy development and procedural changes.
• Develop project plans with schedules, costs, resources, and roles; execute division strategic plans.

Skills

Leadership experience

Engineering management

Code compliance

Construction safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Assistant Commissioner, Engineering Services

• Full-time
• Agency: DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
• Job Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
• Salary Band: $150,000+
• Compensation: USD 94,050 - USD 223,954

The NYC Department of Buildings is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency and professionalism. We are a premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. We are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable and transparent.

Under direction of the Associate Commissioner, with full latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgement, the Assistant Commissioner oversees the activities of a major division of the Department of Buildings focused on engineering services and performs related work.

• Provides oversight as well as develop, plan, and implement the long-term planning/strategic development of four units: Cranes & Derricks, Construction Safety Engineering, Concrete Enforcement Engineering, and Sidewalk Shed Construction Progress Monitoring.
• Analyzes engineering protocol and oversees the training of highly technical staff within the Department.
• Works closely with unit managers on all aspects of Enforcement and Code Development, including developing code and rule revisions pertaining to construction safety and cranes & derricks.
• Oversees the auditing of construction documents prepared by registered design professionals and special inspections agencies, among others, and ensures compliance with various construction codes.
• Participates in the formulation and implementation of the policies of the Agency, division or bureau and recommends changes in policies and procedures as deemed necessary.
• Develops project plans that identify schedules, costs, resources and necessary roles and responsibilities of units and employees, and implements division strategic plans, ensuring consistency with the Agency's mission.
• Provides a framework for the effective management of and utilizes organizational and planning skills to execute projects effectively and on time; directs the work of managerial, professional, technical and support staff responsible for the operations of the division, including the establishment of short and long term plans, setting goals, objectives and priorities; allocates resources, including personnel, for the most effective utilization; and establishes and maintains organizational controls. Coordinates the activities of organizational units within a bureau in the Agency as necessary.
• Represents the Commissioner of Buildings or Deputy Commissioner or Associate Commissioner at meetings and conferences concerning policy and operational issues and Agency activities. Liaises with Law Department, New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM), NYC Landmarks, MTA, NYCHA, NYC Parks Department, DOT, DDC, NYPD, FDNY, FD Marshals, NYPD, Federal and State agencies relating to the operations of the Agency.
• Prepares or ensures preparation of legally mandated reports regarding the area of responsibility, and their submission to government agencies.
• Coordinates special inspections projects with Enforcement inspection units and borough offices.
• Responds to major incidents as the Department's engineer in charge and works closely with other DOB Command Teams to ensure regular communications.
• Depending on engineering portfolio responsibilities, may be required to act as the agency liaison with NYCEM on large emergencies.
• Provides recommendations to multiple agencies such as NYCEM, Mayor's Office, FDNY, and NYPD in order to ensure public safety of major incidents.
• Provides technical analysis and guidance for Department staff, inter-agency staff, and the public.
• Tracks and performs Q/A of incidents and accidents.
• Assists with construction accident technical investigations.
• Provides reports and updates to senior management regarding construction safety.
• Represents the agency with the construction industry and conducts outreach presentations.
• Testifies before the City Council as a subject matter expert.
• Is required to be on call 24/7 and work nights/weekends/holidays as needed to respond to emergencies throughout the city and take a leading role.
• Briefs senior management on situational status during incidents.
• Manages other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of satisfactory experience in engineering performing work in building design, building construction, or building equipment systems design, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or consultative capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or
2. 2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, consultative or supervisory experience as described in “1” above.
3. Candidates must have at least 4 years of operational experience managing teams in large, complex organizations, such as government agencies, non-profit organizations, or corporations.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT

A valid New York State License as a "Professional Engineer" is required. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment in this position.

REMOTE WORK:

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (BUILDI - 95507

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.