Director (Technical)

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking a Director to join the Design Unit’s Section 4 – Consultant Design – Group 1. The successful candidate will supervise a Deputy Director and 2 - 3 teams of engineers and technicians responsible for timely design completions of DOT and NYCDEP projects.

The Director will develop standard construction language, maintain standard drawings and specifications for roadways, sewers, and water mains, and represent the unit in meetings with utilities and agencies, ensuring

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS Professional Engineer license and 6 years' engineering experience including 2+ years in executive/managerial capacity.
• Experience in design of infrastructure projects (sewer, water mains, roadways).

Responsibilities

• Supervise a Deputy Director and 2-3 teams of 12-20 engineers/technicians to ensure timely design completion.
• Develop standard construction language and maintain standard specifications for roadways, sewers, and water mains.
• Represent the Design Unit at meetings with utilities, the City, State, and Federal agencies.
• Provide technical support for design drawings, specs, and estimates; ensure compliance with City standards.
• Track priority projects, coordinate with staff, and train staff across design and construction support functions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Infrastructure design

Engineering standards knowledge

NYC regulations familiarity

ENV SP credential

Valid driver's license

Personal vehicle

Education

Professional Engineer license (NY)

Tools

Primavera P6

ENV SP credential

Job description

Hours: Full-Time Position – 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 Director to join the Design Unit’s Section 4 – Consultant Design – Group 1.

The successful candidate will supervise, manage, and review the work of a Deputy Director and 2 - 3 teams of approximately 12 - 20 Engineers and Technicians responsible to ensure timely design completions of numerous DOT and DEP projects, assist in the resolution of construction issues requiring design changes with least amount of cost increase and delay to the project. The Director will be responsible for developing standard construction language, and maintaining and updating standard specifications for roadways, sewer, and water mains, and standard drawings; representing the Design Unit at meetings dealing with Utility companies, City, State, and Federal agencies; providing technical support to the staff in the preparation of design drawings, specifications and estimates; ensuring that every project is designed as per current City standards and specifications and that the level of quality review is accurate and in a timely manner.

The final candidate will also represent the Design Unit at coordination meetings; must have the ability to manage and willingness to train staff to carry out all areas of Design and Construction Support functions; and must understand Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) regulations; and must understand Federal and City standards and procedures.

Lastly, the selected candidate will keep track of the priority projects and prioritize them as needed to meet the agency's goals and will help develop and modify the specifications as needed; keep up to date with the latest design standards and requirements and provide guidance to Design staff and Design consultants.

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.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and 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. Must have at least 2 - 4 years of strong supervisory experience, administrative, and management skills, especially in the design area
• 2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 3. Knowledge and use of computers, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and AutoCAD
• 4. Design experience related to infrastructure work (i.e., sewer, water mains, roadways)
• 5. Knowledge of current and up-to-date engineering methods and standards is preferred
• 6. Familiarity with construction specifications and standards of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP), NYC Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), and NYS Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)
• 7. Familiarity with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Water Works Association (AWWA), and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards and understanding of the NYC street infrastructure system
• 8. Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred)
• 9. Valid driver's license (Required)
• 10. Personal vehicle (Optional)

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.