Director

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• DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Posted On: 05/23/2025

• Full-Time

Location QUEENS

• Exam May Be Required

Department INFRA/PRGRM MGT/BB & WET MGMT Salary Range: $75,443.00 - $153,209.00

Hours: Full-Time - 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the agency's Promotional List (Exam #8529), or the Open-Competitive List (Exam #8042) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results 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's Division of Infrastructure is currently seeking a Director to join the Bluebelt and Wetland Management team. Under the Assistant Commissioner's direction, the selected candidate will oversee the swift execution of various projects, including Design Build, Bluebelt, wetlands, sustainability, environmental mitigation, and special projects. This role encompasses the entire project lifecycle from initiation to design and construction completion, entailing planning, risk analysis, permitting, and acquisition. The Director will lead progress meetings with teams from Program Management, Design, Construction, Office of Environmental and Hazmat Services (OEHS), and other DDC units, as well as client Agencies and stakeholders. The candidate will ensure issues are resolved promptly during the planning, design, and construction phases, aiming for project completion within the set timeframe and budget. Additionally, the Director will supervise a team responsible for managing the agency's annual commitment plan and Key Performance Indicators (KPI), track construction phase projects for adherence to schedule and budget, prepare for status meetings, monitor and address arising issues, and respond to project-related inquiries from the Commissioner's Office, Legal department, Public Affairs, and City Hall. The role also involves drafting responses for the Deputy Commissioner's signature, coordinating special assignments, overseeing high-profile initiatives, developing a project tracking/reporting system, and acting as a liaison with various DDC groups, DOT, DEP, and regulatory agencies like the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the US Army Corps of Engineers concerning environmental matters. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application. All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly. ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER - 83008

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college 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 five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or 2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. 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) An accredited Master's degree 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 Landscape Architect. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Please note the following preferred skills for this position: 1. Must have at least four years of managerial, administrative, or supervisory roles, especially with project management experience in infrastructure projects like sewers, water mains, and roadways. 2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 3. Proficiency in hydraulic, geotechnical, and structural issues is required, along with experience in the management roles described above, including a minimum of eighteen months in a managerial or consultative position within an organization that manages environmental assessments and coordinates wetlands monitoring following CEQR, SECRA, and NEPA guidelines. 4. Familiarity with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, NYC DEP specifications and standards, knowledge of MUTCD and AASHTO, an understanding of NYC's street infrastructure, and current knowledge of engineering methods and standards are essential. 5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD 6. Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred) 7. Valid driver's license (Required) 8. 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

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.

Shortlist

Job ID 715064 Title code 83008 Civil service title ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER Title classification Competitive-1 Business title Director

• Experience Level: Manager

Job level M2 Number of positions 1 Work location 30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns

• Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning

Director