Technical Project Manager

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks an Associate Project Manager II for the Engineering group within Drinking Water Operations- South, based in Valhalla, NY.

Under the Engineering Manager, you will manage service contracts, develop project scopes, guide design, oversee construction, and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The role includes field inspections, reporting, cost estimates, and coordinating with consultants and vendors.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time supervision experience in project management.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related field (or equivalent).
• Additional credit for Master’s degree, professional engineer, or JD.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and inspect work by the DWO-S Engineering Group.
• Prepare reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for in-house projects.
• Develop technical sketches and perform mathematical calculations.
• Coordinate construction and repair activities for in-house, capital, and Job Order Contract projects.
• Conduct field inspections of water treatment facilities and assist SOP development.
• Draft technical specifications, assemble bid packages, and obtain vendor quotes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Oral and written communication

Project coordination

SCADA testing

Process Logic Controllers

Report review

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/ related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire an Associate Project Manager II for a position with the Engineering group within Drinking Water Operations- South, located in Valhalla, New York.

Under direction, of the Engineering Manager, the Associate Project Manager II will serve as the Technical Project Manager and will manage the bureau’s service contracts and deliver technical expertise to the Engineering Group in the maintenance, repair, testing, and inspection of equipment and structures vital to drinking water treatment operations.

The Associate Project Manager II will lead investigations and troubleshooting efforts, develop project scopes, guide design activities, and oversee construction to ensure capital and maintenance projects are executed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with regulatory, operational, and quality standards. Specific duties include:

• Assisting the Engineering Manager with planning, scheduling, and inspecting all work performed by the Drinking Water Operations - South (DWO-S) Engineering Group
• Providing technical support to the Engineering Group by preparing and reviewing reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for in house projects
• Developing technical sketches and performing mathematical calculations
• Supporting coordination efforts during construction and repair activities for in house, capital, and Job Order Contract projects of moderate complexity within the DWO S directorate
• Conducting routine field inspections of water treatment facilities, attending construction-related meetings, and assisting in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, including minor design work for new installations or equipment replacements
• Drafting technical specifications and engineering plans, assembling contract bid packages, developing cost estimates, obtaining vendor quotes, and assisting with technical research or investigations related to equipment or facility deficiencies
• Participating in meetings with consultants, contractors, and vendors; gathering and submitting historical data, drawings, and plans; and supporting permit preparation, inspections, reporting, payment submissions, and other required documentation.
• Conducting field inspections, collecting and analyzing data, preparing progress reports, and updating maintenance records using a computer based asset management system
• Maintaining a management information system to support the planning, tracking, and control of project development and equipment maintenance activities
• Developing project schedules and cost estimates to support effective planning and execution.
• Coordinating activities among individuals, agencies, and departments involved in project completion
• Reviewing schedules, reports, and work orders prepared by consultants, contractors, and partner agencies to ensure adherence to project timelines and requirements
• Monitoring work performance and assisting in resolving issues identified during meetings or project coordination activities
• Meeting with City agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders to support project planning and execution
• Participating in the bid process and contractor selection
• In the temporary absence of the immediate supervisor, assume assigned supervisory duties as needed

(This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

Some of the physical activities performed by Associate Project Managers and environmental conditions experienced are: walking to and from inspection sites and during the course of inspections; climbing and descending ladders or stairs to get to areas to be inspected, including exposed heights and confined spaces; standing for extended periods of time; distinguishing colors; bending, stretching, and stooping during inspections; communicating orally; climbing over and around various objects; walking in areas that may be damp, moldy, dark, dusty, smoky, vermin infested, noisy, acrid, or containing fumes, emissions, extreme heat and cold, lead dust, asbestos, or other potentially hazardous material; and working outdoors in all kinds of weather.

Special Working Conditions: Candidate will be required to wear a respirator while performing the essential functions of this job. OSHA regulations have established medical guidelines for wearing a respirator; therefore, candidates will be required to have pre-appointment and periodic post-appointment medical examinations to demonstrate that they meet applicable OSHA standards and to monitor their medical status. Once hired, employees must continue to satisfy OSHA regulations for their duration of their employment.

Associate Project Managers may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to keep electronic logs of operations, equipment performance, maintenance activities and water quality
• Ability to test operating equipment through SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and Process Logic Controllers
• Ability to review and analyze engineering reports and other relevant data.
• Understanding of project management principles
• Understanding drinking water treatment processes and technology
• Ability to communicate well both orally and written with applicants, engineers, contractors, and coworkers.
• Ability to perform effective independent data analysis and critical thinking

Hours and Shift

35 Hours per week. May be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Work Location

465 Columbus Avenue

Valhalla, NY 10595

As per civil service Rule 3.2.11 candidates must live outside the five (5) boroughs or be permanent in the civil service title listed in order to be considered for appointment.

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Minimum Qualifications

One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or

2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect. Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

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. As per civil service Rule 3.2.11 candidates must live outside the five (5) boroughs or be permanent in the civil service title listed in order to be considered for appointment.

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.