Civil Service Title: Administrative Engineer N/M

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATES MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER OR REACHABLE ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER
OC EXAM # 1122.


The Project Manager/Engineer-In- Charge will be assigned to one of the groups; East River Bridges, Movable Bridges, Roadway Bridges, Component Rehab or Specialty Engineering and oversee the rehabilitation design by consultants for assigned bridges; set goals and plans, and scheduling the work by consultants on bridge rehabilitation/reconstruction; direct the review and monitoring of work by consultants during all design phases, including designs, plans, in-depth inspection, and load rating; review and approve the most suitable schemes for bridge rehabilitation; serve as a major participant in the resolution of problems on contract interpretation and implementation during construction phases; oversee the establishment of scope of work and required changes for design consultants; evaluate work by design consultants and subordinate staff; coordinate Bridge Design activities with, and providing technical expertise to, other agencies on project of mutual concern or responsibility; review, recommend, and approves changes in consultant contract requirements; represent the Bureau at meetings and discussions with contractors, utilities, and other agencies, as well as community and business organizations, concerning the development and implementation of designs; review and make recommendations on all payments to consultants and contractors; oversee reconstruction of active bridge projects and monitors the contractor’s performance; and perform related duties as requested by the Director of the unit.

Preferred Skills-
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Knowledge of current civil engineering design and construction practices and techniques in the field of bridge rehabilitation and construction. Ability to monitor and effectively guide the activities of a large number of consultants in the preparation of plans, specification and estimates.
Six years of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing construction project management work. At least two years of which must be served as a Project Manager and Team Leader for a large complex bridge project with construction phase value of $150M or more.
Thorough knowledge engineering principles. Ability to improvise and innovate as unusual conditions may arise. Skill in expediting activities through multi-agency procedures. Excellent and oral communication skills are required.

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.

2. 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.

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Knowledge of current civil engineering design and construction practices and techniques in the field of bridge rehabilitation and construction. Ability to monitor and effectively guide the activities of a large number of consultants in the preparation of plans, specification and estimates. Six years of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing construction project management work. At least two years of which must be served as a Project Manager and Team Leader for a large complex bridge project with construction phase value of $150M or more. Thorough knowledge engineering principles. Ability to improvise and innovate as unusual conditions may arise. Skill in expediting activities through multi-agency procedures. Excellent and oral communication skills are required.

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

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