Deputy Director (technical)

Agency DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, seeks a Deputy Director to join the Construction Management 2 – Southeast Queens – Section 2 team. This role oversees an annual capital program valued at over $300 million and leads professionals on sewer, water main, roadway, and public space improvements.

Responsibilities include plan review, stakeholder coordination, contract compliance, and timely payments. The candidate must be U.S.

Qualifications

• Six+ years of construction management on capital projects.
• Eighteen months in a managerial or consultative capacity in a management org.
• Education and/or licensure per NYC rules; NYPE/Architect license substituted as allowed.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans and resolve field issues with sponsor agencies and utilities.
• Ensure contract compliance and timely contractor & consultant payments.
• Lead staff training and participate in agency task forces and annual reporting.

Skills

Supervision experience

Verbal & written English

MS Office

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Contract compliance

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture

New York State PE/Architect license or reciprocal

Tools

Primavera P6

CAD/BIM

MS Project

Job description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Construction Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #3523) or the open‑competitive list (exam #3039) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate if you are 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 to join the Construction Management 2 – Southeast Queens – Section 2 team.

Reporting directly to the Director, the selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing an annual capital program valued at over $300 million, comprising multiple construction projects. They will lead a team of professionals and technical construction staff supervising capital‑funded projects, including sewer, water main, roadway, sidewalk, pedestrian ramp, plaza, climate resiliency, and public space improvements.

Responsibilities will include reviewing construction plans, communicating with sponsor agencies, private utility firms, and other stakeholders to resolve field‑related operational issues, and ensuring contract compliance and timely contractor & consultant payments. The candidate will schedule and conduct final inspections and participate in various agency task forces, including those focused on Change Order initiatives, project documentation, quality assurance, and forecasting quantities for the Yearly Mayoral Report.

In addition, the Deputy Director will represent the borough in meetings with utility companies, city, state, and federal agencies as needed. They will train staff in fulfilling the team’s responsibilities, support recruitment efforts, and assist the Assistant Commissioner and Director in advancing the team's objectives.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full‑time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H‑1B visas, F‑1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, 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.

All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self‑Service (ESS), e‑mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

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Minimum Qualifications

At least six years of full‑time satisfactory experience in construction management work on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $15,000, at least eighteen months of which must have been in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction; and a combination of the following, sufficient to equal a total of ten years of education and experience:
a. Full‑time satisfactory experience in construction inspection on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $15,000. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of construction inspection experience up to a maximum of four years.
b. Full‑time satisfactory experience in building construction as a journeyperson in one or more of the skilled building construction trades. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of journeyperson experience up to a maximum of four years.
c. Education in an accredited college leading to a bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or air pollution control, chemical, civil including structural and bridge design, electrical, mechanical, or sanitary engineering will be credited on the basis of 30 credits for one year of acceptable experience up to a maximum of four years.
A New York State license as a professional engineer or registered architect or a license as a professional engineer or registered architect from a state that has reciprocity with New York State may be substituted for the four years of education and experience described in “a”, “b” and “c” above. However, all candidates must have at least six years of experience in construction management work described above, including at least eighteen months in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction.

License Requirements
Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. Employees must maintain the license during their employment.

Preferred Skills

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

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.