Construction Project Manager I - Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program

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

Job summary

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Construction Project Manager 1 to oversee the Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program. This role involves managing construction tasks, ensuring project documentation, and engaging with the community. Candidates should have significant experience in construction management and a relevant degree.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Five years of experience managing or inspecting construction projects.
• Valid New York State driver license required.
• Experience with construction projects costing at least $300,000.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction of the Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program.
• Provide regular updates on project progress and challenges.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Education

Baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related fields

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

**ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER**

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, 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. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water per day to 8.5 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.

New York City has approximately 151,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100 million gallon underground storage tank, and 7,000 miles of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).

The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) is seeking a highly motivated Construction Project Manager 1 to join our Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program. The successful candidate will work under administrative direction and be responsible for performing construction management tasks of moderate to complex difficulty related to water and sewer projects throughout the city, focusing on replacing lead service lines.

Job Tasks/Duties:

1. Oversee construction of the New York City Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program.
2. Provide regular updates on project progress, challenges, and solutions.
3. Assist in lead service line-related activities, including developing service line inventories, community engagement, and lead service line replacement, with active community involvement.
4. Respond to unforeseen issues with effective problem-solving skills.
5. Maintain comprehensive project documentation.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing or inspecting construction projects with a total cost of at least $300,000 each year; or
• One year of such experience plus a baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related fields; or
• One year of such experience plus a valid professional engineer, architect, or landscape architect license; or
• A high school diploma plus at least two years of such experience and the education described above, totaling five years of education and experience. College credits can substitute for experience at a rate of 30 semester credits per year, up to three years.

Candidates must specify for each construction project: description, time period, work performed, and budget.

Driver License Requirement: Must have a valid New York State motor vehicle driver license at appointment, maintained throughout employment. Disqualifications may apply for moving violations, suspensions, or accidents.

For Level II, an additional year of relevant experience is required; for Level III, two additional years plus a valid driver’s license are required.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with GIS is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage several projects simultaneously.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

55a Program

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate this at the top of your resume and cover letter.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

You may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness or state repayment assistance programs. More information is available at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

NYC residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and equal opportunity, providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.