City of New York

Section Chief of Construction Management North

City of New York  •  Queens, NY (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

***IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those currently serving as a permanent or probable permanent, i.e. probationary, Administrative Engineer will be considered. ***

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 Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater resource recovery facilities, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.

Under general direction, the selected candidate will serve as the Chief of the Construction Management Section under the Division of Construction Management in the Bureau of Wastewater (BWT). In this capacity he/she will be responsible for planning, directing, maintaining, and evaluating the performance of staff employees serving in the title of Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, and Associate Project Manager. These employees are engaged in the supervision of construction work as defined by various contract plans and specifications issued by the Bureau for the repair, modification, and improvement of structural, mechanical, and electrical components at all Bureau facilities. In addition to direct supervision of construction work, the staff issues Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and manages consultant contracts to assist in the aforementioned construction management. The annual consultant contract budget is $15,000,000 and the annual capital construction budget is approximately $100,000,000. The selected candidate may be authorized to assume the duties and responsibilities of the Division Chief in his absence.

Duties will include but not limited to:
-Plans and directs staff workload that 95% of the projects assigned to the section are complete by the original planned completion date. Implements available resources in performing highly complex and critical construction work. Responsible for allocating workload and the review of construction specifications, drawings and schedules related to such projects.
-Supports predesigned construction projects from the Bureau Engineering Program by using various resources (DEP staff and contracted consultants, etc.) in an appropriate manner. Directs staff to fully notify all concerned parties on the status of high priority projects. Oversees emergency work to ensure that 100% of emergency work is executed in an expedited manner. Assigns emergency work to staff and notifies all parties of the point of contact until construction completion. Ensures that the staff keeps all parties abreast of the construction progress daily or as otherwise requested by upper management.
-Manages the section's overtime budget to ensure that spending is within the budgetary guidelines, overtime caps are not exceeded, cap waiver requests are submitted only when warranted, and compensatory time (in lieu of paid overtime) is allowed only when duly justified.
-Trains all staff to oversee field activities and produce reports. Keeps updated lists of all projects and briefs the Division Chief on a weekly basis on their status. Clearly presents the status on project construction at monthly meetings.
-Keeps abreast of construction management strategies. Recommends training and seminars of value to the section's staff to the chief. Assists in developing new and updating existing construction standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve and optimize the section's policies and procedures.
-Demonstrate knowledge of and support for EEO standards and procedures.
-Promote a workplace free from safety hazards, and ensure that employees adhere to, and comply with, environmental, health and safety ("EH&S") laws, rules and regulations, and the policies, standards and procedures outlined in the DEP Employee Environmental, Health and Safety Handbook.

ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER - 10015

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.

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.

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About City of New York

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The City of New York offers its employees:

• A chance to build the future of this city. New York City government is at the crossroads of where policy, great ideas, city services, and smart urban planning meet the lives and needs of every day New Yorkers.

• Competitive salary and benefits. Hiring packages include a competitive salary, health benefits, various pension plans, employee assistance programs, and individual retirement accounts.

• Diverse career opportunities. As the largest local government in the United States with more than 40 agencies, the City of New York offers a broad spectrum of opportunities — from education, housing development, and public health to sustainability, economic growth, technology, and emergency management.

• Career Satisfaction. As a City employee, you will have the chance to shape the future of New York City and improve the quality of life for your family, neighbors, and fellow New Yorkers.

• Equal Opportunity and Inclusion. The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discriminatory action against City employees and applicants for employment based on their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnicity alienage, citizenship status, gender, religion, creed and all other protected categories.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
1898
Website
nyc.gov
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