Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC Promotional List (Exam #1506), or the Open-Competitive List (Exam #1122) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result 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, Division of Infrastructure, seeks an Assistant Commissioner. Reporting to the Associate Commissioner of Coastal Resiliency - Construction, the selected candidate will be responsible for management activities in support of the Coastal Resiliency Program. Responsibilities will include managing project delivery of approximately $2.2B of projects across New York City, including the East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) projects, the Two Bridges component of Lower Manhattan, and the Red Hook flood protection project. The Assistant Commissioner will be responsible for managing Program Management Consultants, REI services and other construction management activities; and manage the approval of payments, change orders, value engineering proposals, subcontractors, manufacturers, and suppliers. In addition, the candidate will also manage the creation of bid packages, as well as the procurement of construction contractors, and coordinate the execution of construction projects; serve as a liaison between DDC’s Coastal Resiliency Program and the construction industry, ensuring that project elements meet high standards of functionality and constructability. The Assistant Commissioner will maintain communications with elected officials and community stakeholders. Will manage the implementation of extensive projects while coordinating with multiple City agencies and mayoral offices, including NYC Departments of Transportation and Environmental Protection, and the offices of the Deputy Mayor, Management and Budget, and Recovery and Resiliency, as well as state, and federal agencies. Final candidate will also act as Associate Commissioner in his absence.

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.

Candidates should possess at least 10 years of experience in a managerial, administrative, or supervisory position with strong knowledge of engineering, design, trends, construction means and methods and mechanics & applications of construction materials. Familiarity with NYCDDC specifications and regulations as well as federal flood risk management standards is preferred.

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.

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/

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

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.