Senior NYC Infrastructure Project Manager (DEP)

Water Otter Job Board; Wyandanch (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

Water Otter Job Board is seeking a Project Manager to lead major New York infrastructure projects across the NYC DEP portfolio. The role centers on delivering $50M–$150M+ projects from planning through closeout, with strong emphasis on owner relations, scheduling, and commercial performance.

The role will be based in Long Island with periodic travel to sites across Upstate New York. Ideal candidates bring DEP project experience, engineering background, and proven leadership of complex teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction/project management experience on complex public infrastructure projects.
• DEP project experience is an absolute requirement.
• Proven experience managing major infrastructure projects in the $50M–$150M+ range.
• Engineering degree strongly preferred; PE license is a plus but not required.
• Strong experience with project controls, scheduling, change orders, contract administration, owner relations, and project financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead major NYC DEP projects from planning through closeout.
• Develop and manage detailed schedules and identify schedule impacts and delays.
• Lead change-order development, negotiation, and contract administration.
• Maintain formal owner communications and project correspondence.
• Serve as senior point of contact with owner, engineers, JV partners, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

10+ years experience

DEP project experience

Major infrastructure expertise

Project controls & scheduling

Education

Engineering degree preferred

PE license a plus

Job description

Water Otter Job Board is seeking a Project Manager to lead major New York infrastructure projects across the NYC DEP portfolio. The role centers on delivering $50M–$150M+ projects from planning through closeout, with strong emphasis on owner relations, scheduling, and commercial performance.

The role will be based in Long Island with periodic travel to sites across Upstate New York. Ideal candidates bring DEP project experience, engineering background, and proven leadership of complex teams.