Job Description
***IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those currently serving as a permanent or probable permanent, i.e. probationary, Construction Project Manager will be considered. ***
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.
Job Purpose: Under direct supervision, and with independent judgement and action, intermediate to advanced level construction management tasks in the field or office.
Job Tasks/Duties include but not limited to:
1.Performs reviews on construction management (CM) services submittals and supervises construction management consultants.
2.Coordinates between engineers and CM consultants on any project related issues.
3.Ensures that CM cost proposals and payment packages are compliant with DEP procedures.
4.Recommends or reviews CM consultant submittals required for upper management approval in accordance with reasonable professional judgement.
5.Makes the necessary coordination with stakeholders to ensure that construction projects are progressing to completion.
6.Ensure that the CM Consultants are managing their budgets, scope and schedule properly.
7.Perform field visits to ensure that CM Consultants are diligent and providing highly professional inspection services.
8.Track CM consultant performance with appropriate metrics.
9.Comply with the EH&S procedures that relate to work assignments and work environment.
10.Review weekly high priority reports, monthly Key Performance Indicator Report and monthly CM Consultant Budget reports.
11.Occasionally creates presentation on critical important projects and update project information routinely in the CM project folder server
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - 34202
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or
2. One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or
3. One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or
4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in “1” above and the education as described in “2” above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in “2” above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.
Note: Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project.
Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
5. For Assignment to Level II, In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.
6. For Assignment to Level III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Construction Project Manager, candidates must have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Level I and II; or two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question "1" above and possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment noting that if you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified.
***Note: Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project. Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment. *** 1.Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) or BSc in Construction Management 2.Familiarity with facilities, equipment and processes related to wastewater treatment. 3.Effective Judgment & Decision Making reviewing information to develop and evaluate the relative costs and benefits of potential solutions to problems and choosing the most appropriate one. 4.Quantitative Analysis & Interpretation: reviewing information to develop and evaluate the relative costs and benefits of potential solutions to problems and choosing the most appropriate one. 5.Written Expression: the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written words. 6.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint 7.Excellent interpersonal and team skills 8.Construction Management Knowledge
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.
Job ID
767266
Posted until
2026-03-24
Title code
34202
Civil service title
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Construction Project Manager
- Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
03
Number of positions
1
Work location
96-05 Horace Harding Expway
- Engineering, Architecture, & Planning