Associate Project Manager 01

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

Job summary

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks an Associate Project Manager for the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment. The role involves managing capital projects and coordinating with internal staff, contractors, and agencies to ensure on-time delivery.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and progressive project management experience; advanced degrees or licenses are a plus. A 55-a/HDEP program option is noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree requirement in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field and 1 year of project management supervisory experience.
• High school diploma with 5 years of project management-related experience; or equivalent education/experience.
• One year of supervisory experience or project management on large/complex projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement design, specification prep and construction supervision of capital projects.
• Maintain a data information system on project planning and development.
• Establish project time and cost schedules and prepare management reports.
• Coordinate meetings between department personnel, contractors, and outside agencies.
• Review contractor schedules and monitor performance; resolve problems.

Skills

Good communication

Engineering principles

Project management

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / related field

High school diploma + 5 years experience

Master's degree or professional license beneficial

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.

Under general supervision of the Area Engineer or Section Chief, the selected candidate will perform Project Management work of moderate difficulty and responsibility.

Job duties will include but not limited to:

• Planning, coordinating, and implementing the design, specification preparation and construction supervision of capital projects of moderate size and complexity for the repair, modification, improvement and installation of buildings and associated structures.
• Maintaining a data information system on project planning and development.
• Establishing project time, cost schedules, and prepares management reports.
• Coordinating meetings and activities required between department persons, contractors, and outside agencies related to projects.
• Reviewing contractor schedules, checks contractor work performance, and resolves problems.

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER - 22427

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

• Good communication skills, oral and written
• Solid background in engineering principles
• Project management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to multi-task

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.