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

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #8529), or the open-competitive list (exam #8042) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results 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 Department of Design and Construction seeks a Deputy Director to be part of the team of experienced professionals responsible for the agency’s Design-Build delivery. The Design-Build program is a priority initiative to adapt traditional design-bid-build delivery model for more streamlined, efficient delivery of high-quality excellent projects. The portfolio includes high-profile priority new buildings and infrastructure projects for a diverse array of Sponsor Agencies, across the five boroughs. The current Design-Build Unit project management team both manages projects directly and supports the Infrastructure Division and Buildings Division to provide centralized program resources and build a delivery framework that promotes collaboration.
Reporting to a Director in a Design-Build Unit, the Deputy Director will be responsible for program management, project management, resource development, and problem solving to support project implementation. The Deputy must be experienced with alternative delivery, including project management, procurement, and contract administration with application of design-build best practices. The Deputy will provide leadership for the program, supervising a team of project managers at a range of experience levels, and providing advisory support to project teams to ensure projects meet commitments for budget, schedule, and quality.
Primary responsibilities for the Deputy include:
- Supervise Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Junior Project Managers in the Design-Build Unit, providing direction and guidance on project issues and program activities.
- Supervise project managers in the Infrastructure and Buildings Divisions, provide direction and guidance on project issues and program activities.
- Perform project management duties as required to support project staffing needs.
- Assist Director with leadership and guidance to implement design-build policies and procedures, including partnership with Owner’s Advisors team and other consultants and specialists to develop trainings and resources for implementation at all stages of work and track feedback for revisions.
- Provide advisory support for project development, Design-Build procurement, selection, and award of highly qualified Design-Builders, including oversight of contract compilation. Perform project development duties as needed.
- Provide advisory support for project administration, engaging with Project Managers and core team members throughout design and construction of each project and assisting with review of Design-Builder submissions (including design packages, schedules, project management and risk management plans). Perform project administration duties as needed.
- Manage program workflows for Design-Builder submission materials, including Design-Builder payments, allowance requests, and change orders, and provide advisory support necessary to meet critical milestones.
- Assist with overall program reporting and tracking to support internal communications, stakeholder engagement, industry partnerships, and other strategic initiatives.
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. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, business administration, or public administration, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in "1" above, a law degree, or a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect or Landscape Architect may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

Candidates should have at least six years of experience working with complex design and construction project management, schedule management, and cost management. Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills. Candidates should process strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate ability to work in a team setting. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to balance multiple priorities and perform tasks across multiple simultaneous projects at various stages of development and implementation. Proficiency in MS Office is preferred, and familiarity with Bluebeam 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.