Deputy Director (Technical)

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Design and Construction seeks a Deputy Director for the Design Unit – Coastal Resiliency (Section 2). The role manages the annual capital program with multiple construction projects, overseeing professional staff and reviewing plans, while coordinating with sponsor agencies and utilities to resolve field issues and ensure contract compliance.

The Deputy Director will represent the agency in interagency meetings and ensure staff competence aligned with agency objectives.

Qualifications

• Required: NYS Professional Engineer license.
• Six years of full-time experience in chemical/civil/electrical/environmental/mechanical engineering or plan examining work, with at least two years in an executive/administrative role.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual capital program with multiple construction projects.
• Oversee professional and technical staff and review construction plans.
• Coordinate with sponsor agencies, private utilities, and stakeholders to resolve field issues.
• Ensure contract compliance and timely payment approvals; conduct inspections for final acceptance.
• Represent the agency in meetings with utility companies and city, state, and federal agencies.

Skills

P.E. license

Executive experience

Verbal and written English

Infrastructure knowledge

Supervision experience

Driver's license

Vehicle ownership

Regulatory standards familiarity

ENV SP credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Primavera P6 scheduling

Job description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5564), or the open-competitive list (exam #5163) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure is currently seeking a Deputy Director for the Design Unit – Coastal Resiliency - Section 2.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing annual capital program consisting of multiple construction projects. They will oversee professional and technical construction staff who manage capital-funded projects such as sewer, water main, roadway, climate resiliency, and public space improvements. Responsibilities include reviewing construction plans and initiating necessary filed changes during construction; working with sponsor agencies, private utility firms, and stakeholders to resolve field issues and order appropriate field changes; ensuring contract compliance, and timely payment approvals; scheduling and conducting inspections with contractors, consultants and stakeholders for final acceptance; and participating in initiatives to enhance or reform construction management practices.

Additionally, the Deputy Director will represent the agency in meetings with utility companies and city, state, and federal agencies as needed. They will ensure staff are competent to perform assigned tasks and are aligned with agency objectives and assist the Assistant Commissioner and Director in managing the program.

Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL) - 1001A

Minimum Qualifications

1. 1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.
2. 2. Six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

Preferred Skills

1. 1. Must have robust supervision experience.
2. 2. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
3. 3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
4. 4. Knowledge relevant to infrastructure work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main).
5. 5. Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards.
6. 6. Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices.
7. 7. Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred).
8. 8. Valid driver's license (required)
9. 9. Personal vehicle (preferred)

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.