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Associate Commissioner

  1. DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Posted on: 09/19/2025
  1. Full-time

Location

QUEENS

  1. Exam may be required

Department

PUB BLDGS/EXEC

$103,355.00 – $228,632.00

Job Description

Hours: Full-Time 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

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 Public Buildings, seeks an Associate Commissioner. The selected candidate will provide leadership to the division’s capital portfolio and program units, and will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating every aspect of the division’s architectural/building portfolio, controlling projects from initial concept, through scope development, to building completion and contract closeout while ensuring high quality, efficient, functional designs, and adhering to defined construction standards and codes. The Associate Commissioner will develop the portfolio in line with sponsor needs, building usage and environmental impact. This includes accountability for the division’s capital construction project portfolio, valued in excess of $6 billion; supervising 150 engineers, architects, and construction professionals; acting as a liaison to the division’s senior management; and interacting with other agencies, community boards, and elected officials. The candidate will utilize technical best practices and standards; meet with sponsors and technical delivery/management teams; guide the delivery of cost-effective, high-performance projects; and translate the division’s objectives into relevant and tangible goals. Additional responsibilities include: monitoring the division's project delivery for alignment of scope, scheduling and budgeting; reviewing annual sponsor portfolio reports; overseeing systems and process enhancements; analyzing workload and workflow across the division; ensuring efficient distribution of resources; and participating in citywide initiatives and programs.

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 ENGINEER - 10015


Minimum 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.


Preferred Skills

Candidate must have ten years of full-time paid experience in architecture and/or engineering, encompassing the delivery of complex design and construction projects, at least two years of which shall have been as manager of a major business unit, within a multi-divisional public or private architecture and/or engineering organization. Familiarity with Building Codes and Local Laws pertaining to design and construction LEED AP certification is preferred. Experience with Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a plus. Familiarity with and interaction with NYCDOB protocols is desired.
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
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.

Job ID

735909

Title code

10015

Civil service title

ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Associate Commissioner

  1. Executive

Job level

M5

Number of positions

1

Work location

30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns

  1. Engineering, Architecture, & Planning

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