The Bureau of Engineering provides engineering assistance and serves as the Comptroller’s technical consultant on engineering and construction related matters. The Bureau analyzes, recommends disposition on, and in concert with the Bureau of Law and Adjustment’s (BLA) Settlements and Adjudications Unit, negotiates, settles and adjusts construction and construction related contract claims and contract disputes in accordance with Section 93 (i) of the New York City Charter and the alternative dispute resolution procedures mandated under Section 4-09 of the Procurement Policy Board (PPB) rules. The Bureau also provides liability and damage reports to BLA for use in property damage tort claims and is the Comptroller’s liaison with citywide Engineering Audit Offices providing guidance on Comptroller’s Directives.

Under supervision of the General Counsel and working in coordination with BLA, with the widest latitude for independent judgment and initiative, the responsibilities of the Chief Engineer include, but are not limited to:

- Managing and directing all functions of the Bureau of Engineering;

- Supervising and overseeing bureau staff in investigating and analyzing complex construction claims and contract disputes; undertaking research, inquiries, inspections, cost estimating, contract interpretation, and delay/impact studies;

- Preparing comprehensive reports which address entitlement and damage and provide settlement recommendations; and researching and evaluating contract, engineering, and construction related matters of a complex or highly technical nature;

- Chairing settlement meetings and leading negotiations;

- Interacting on claim issues with senior level personnel of various New York City agencies, as well as private construction contractors, consultants, and law firms;

- Representing the Comptroller’s Office on engineering and construction related matters with other City agencies, as well as contractors, consultants and the general public; and,

- Undertaking special projects and related work as may be required.

A valid and current New York State Professional Engineer’s License and ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible executive level management experience, at least five (5) years of which should include managing major public or private construction projects.

- Knowledge of New York City construction contracts, the PPB Rules, policies and procedures related to City construction contracts, Comptroller’s Directives (specifically Directives 2 and 7) and prevailing wage law - Extensive knowledge of construction techniques, materials, and cost estimating expected - Must display competence to chair settlement conferences and to lead settlement negotiations - Knowledge of Primavera and/or similar project management/scheduling software highly desirable - Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills are required - Excellent analytical and organizational ability.

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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.

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