BOB-Director of Specialty Construction Projects

Civil Service Title- Administrative Superintendent of Bridge Operations

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Design-Build & Emergency Contracts, the Director of Specialty Construction Projects is responsible for the management and administration of projects within the Design-Build and Emergency Contracts Unit.

Specific duties and responsibilities:
With a wide latitude for exercise of independent judgement supervises a staff of engineers and managers performing complex functions pertinent to the Unit;
Facilitates the planning, scheduling, bidding, and supervision of Design-Build projects, Emergency Contracts, movable bridge projects and other specialty projects for this program;
Assists the Executive Director of the Unit in the oversight of all Emergency Declarations for unsafe conditions which require immediate remediation, and the contractor selection process for declared emergency situations;
Monitors and evaluates the performance of private consultants and contractors;
Responsible for the resolution of conflicts with contractors arising from field conditions. Directly negotiates with contractors to resolve scheduling conflicts and delays caused by unanticipated conditions in order to establish additional compensation, when warranted. As necessary, coordinates with the Office of the ACCO on related matters;
Makes determinations on post-negotiation requests for changes and extra work orders including final contract payments, cost deductions, and time extensions;
Manages contract performance and the timely processing of payments to ensure compliance with DOT policy;
Conducts personal inspection of field conditions and personally checks on the progress of projects as the need arises;
Assures that all work undertaken is in accordance with Agency, City, State, and Federal guidelines and requirements;
Represents the Division in dealing with other City, State, and Federal agencies, utilities, contractors, consulting engineers, the general public and all other public or private bodies on those matters of the greatest scope of significance, specific to the Design-Build & Emergency Contracts Unit;
Performs additional significant administrative and engineering functions for DB/Movable projects as determined by the Executive Director of Design-Build and Emergency Contracts.

Preferred skills
Skill in communicating verbally and dealing effectively with city, state and federal agencies, contractors, consultants, utilities, and individuals representing these agencies or organizations;
Ability to write clear and effective reports, letters, memos, and correspondence;
Familiarity and experience working in the Design-Build environment in a leadership position;
Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex and highly technical data, reports, and recommendations;
Ability to work under pressure and meet restrictive deadlines;
Ability to supervise a staff of engineers and managers in the planning, organizing, coordination, and control of Design-Build projects and Emergency Contracts;
Ability to improvise and develop innovative solutions for unusual conditions arising in the field during for Design-Build projects, Emergency contracts, and other specialty projects.

Work location
55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041

Hours
8:00AM - 4:30PM

All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to and search for Job ID# 779076 No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at:

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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERINTENDENT - 82998 Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of full-time satisfactory experience in the administration of a maintenance, mechanical, or electrical operation or performing administrative duties, all related to bridge maintenance or operations, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising staff engaged in performing above type of work; or


2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative, managerial, or executive capacity as described in "1" above; or


3. A combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to the requirements in "1" and "2" above. However, all candidates must possess the eighteen months of supervisory, administrative, managerial, or executive experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills
Skill in communicating verbally and dealing effectively with city, state and federal agencies, contractors, consultants, utilities, and individuals representing these agencies or organizations
Ability to write clear and effective reports, letters, memos, and correspondence
Familiarity and experience working in the Design-Build environment in a leadership position
Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex and highly technical data, reports, and recommendations
Ability to work under pressure and meet restrictive deadlines
Ability to supervise a staff of engineers and managers in the planning, organizing, coordination, and control of Design-Build projects and Emergency Contracts
Ability to improvise and develop innovative solutions for unusual conditions arising in the field during for Design-Build projects, Emergency contracts, and other specialty projects.
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
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.