Associate Project Manager

DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Associate Project Manager for the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment to oversee construction management activities across multiple wastewater facilities in New York City. The role focuses on coordinating engineers and CM consultants, reviewing submittals, and ensuring compliance with DEP procedures.

The candidate will supervise CM teams, monitor budgets and schedules, visit sites for quality inspections, and prepare updates for senior

Qualifications

• One year of full-time satisfactory experience supervising employees performing project management work on engineering/architectural/landscape projects or supervising a large construction project ($1,000,000+).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in engineering, architecture, or construction management, with related project management experience; or
• Four years high school diploma with five years of relevant experience; or combinations to make five years of education/experience, including advanced credits or degrees.

Responsibilities

• Review construction management submittals and supervise CM consultants.
• Coordinate between engineers and CM consultants on project issues.
• Ensure CM cost proposals and payment packages comply with DEP procedures.
• Review CM submittals for upper management approval.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to keep projects on track.
• Monitor CM consultants' budgets, scope and schedule.
• Conduct field visits to ensure quality of inspection services.
• Track CM consultant performance with metrics.
• Comply with EH&S procedures for work assignments.
• Prepare presentations on critical projects and update CM folders.

Skills

Engineering degree

Wastewater familiarity

Judgment & decision making

Quantitative analysis

Written communication

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Construction management knowledge

Education

Engineering or construction management degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those currently serving as a permanent or probable permanent, i.e. probationary, Associate Project Manager will be considered.

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.

Responsibilities

1. Performs reviews on construction management (CM) services submittals and supervises construction management consultants.
2. Coordinates between engineers and CM consultants on any project related issues.
3. Ensures that CM cost proposals and payment packages are compliant with DEP procedures.
4. Recommends or reviews CM consultant submittals required for upper management approval in accordance with reasonable professional judgement.
5. Makes the necessary coordination with stakeholders to ensure that construction projects are progressing to completion.
6. Ensures that the CM Consultants are managing their budgets, scope and schedule properly.
7. Performs field visits to ensure that CM Consultants are diligent and providing highly professional inspection services.
8. Tracks CM consultant performance with appropriate metrics.
9. Complies with the EH&S procedures that relate to work assignments and work environment.
10. Reviews weekly high priority reports, monthly Key Performance Indicator Report and monthly CM Consultant Budget reports.
11. Occasionally creates presentation on critical important projects and update project information routinely in the CM project folder server.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or
2. A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in “1” above; or
3. A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in “1” above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines described in “1” above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect. Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in “1” above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in “1” above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

Preferred Skills

Note: Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project. Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) or BSc in Construction Management.
2. Familiarity with facilities, equipment and processes related to wastewater treatment.
3. Effective Judgment & Decision Making reviewing information to develop and evaluate the relative costs and benefits of potential solutions to problems and choosing the most appropriate one.
4. Quantitative Analysis & Interpretation: reviewing information to develop and evaluate the relative costs and benefits of potential solutions to problems and choosing the most appropriate one.
5. Written Expression: the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written words.
6. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
7. Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
8. Construction Management Knowledge.

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.