BOB- Manager of Design

City of New York; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 125.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of New York seeks a Civil Engineer for the Division of Bridges, responsible for coordinating design, construction, and maintenance activities on major East River bridge projects. You will interface with Design/Planning and in-field teams to monitor progress and ensure compliance with standards.

Required four years of civil engineering experience and a New York State Professional Engineer license; master’s may substitute for one year of experience.

Formación

• Four (4) years of full-time civil engineering experience.
• New York State Professional Engineer license required; valid registration maintained for duration of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate with Design/Planning and field construction activities.
• Monitor performance of private consultants and contractors.
• Evaluate design reports, calculations, plans, and schedules for complex projects.
• In-person inspection of field conditions and project progress as needed.
• Prepare technical specifications for Design-Build and Emergency Contracts.
• Represent the division with agencies, utilities, and the public on technical matters.

Educación

Professional Engineer license (NYSPE)

Descripción del empleo

• Job Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
• Salary Band: $125,000 to $150,000
• Compensation: USD 104,720 - USD 141,970

Job Description

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: CIVIL ENGINEER
**NOTE: DEC 2, 2026 BEGINS THE ANTICIPATED FILING PERIOD FOR THE CIVIL ENGINEER PROMOTION EXAM # 7515, AND CIVIL ENGINEER OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM # 7020. THOSE NOT SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, ARE ENCOURAGED TO FILE – PROOF OF FILING WILL BE REQUIRED**
The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City.
Under the direction of the Director of Design & Planning, the Manager of Design & construction is responsible for the coordination, oversight, and evaluation of design, construction, administrative operations, and bridge maintenance activities within the Design-Build and Emergency Contracts unit.
Specific duties and responsibilities:
Serves as the primary communication link between Design/Planning and In-Field Construction activities;
Monitors and evaluates the performance of private consultants and contractors;
Assists the Director of Design & Planning in the evaluation of complex design reports, calculations, design plans, construction concepts and construction schedules;
Conducts in-person inspection of field conditions and checks on the construction progress of projects as the need arises;
Assists in the development of Technical Specifications for Design-Build projects within the Design-Build, and Emergency Contracts Unit;
Serves as the primary liaison and oversight for complex tasks, especially those involving the monitoring and inspection of structural components;
Documents progress and technical conclusions, through the preparation of written reports, memorandums, tabulated registers, and presentations;
Assures that all work is undertaken in accordance with Agency, City, State, and Federal guidelines and requirements;
Represents the Division in dealing with other city, State, and Federal agencies, utilities, contractors, consulting engineers, the general public, and all other public or private bodies on matters of technical significance, specific to the Design-Build & Emergency Contracts Unit;
Performs additional significant administrative and engineering functions as determined by the Director of Design & Planning and the Assistant Commissioner of East River & Movable Bridges, Design-Build and Emergency Contracts.
Work Location
55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041
Hours
8:00AM - 4:00PM/Monday - Friday
Other reasons you should work for us: Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund. a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. College savings plan Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax) a tax-deferred savings program and access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. 35-hour base work week. Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYCs 4 East River Bridges Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists.
CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215

Qualifications

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

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.