Deputy Commissioner – Infrastructure & Capital Delivery

City of New York

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 260,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The City of New York's Department of Design and Construction (DDC) seeks an experienced executive to serve as Deputy Commissioner for the Division of Infrastructure. Reporting to the First Deputy Commissioner, the role oversees planning, design, and construction of NYC’s roadways, sewer, and water main capital programs with a multi-year portfolio around $15 billion.

Primary responsibilities include governance, strategic planning, executive advisory, capital delivery modernization, workforce

Qualifications

A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.
Six years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work.
At least two years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

Responsibilities

Portfolio & Program Governance: Provide overarching leadership, technical direction, and administrative oversight for all Infrastructure capital design and construction contracts.
Strategic Planning & Agency Alignment: Establish short- and long-term strategic priorities, performance metrics, and operational goals.
Executive Advisory: Formulate and deliver high-level technical, policy, and contractual recommendations to the Commissioner.
Capital Delivery Innovation: Drive program-level modernization, including streamlined project delivery models and risk mitigation to control costs.
Divisional Leadership & Workforce Development: Manage a large multi-disciplinary workforce and promote professional development.
Stakeholder & Crisis Leadership: Represent the agency before City Hall, oversight authorities, community boards, utility partners, and elected officials.