Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Ave, LIC, Queens 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the 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 NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure seeks a Deputy Director for the Costal Resiliency – Design team. The selected candidate will supervise a design section consisting of approximately 4 – 6 engineers and technicians carrying out in-house and consultant design projects. The Deputy Director will also be responsible for designing sewer, water mains and roadways, performing field site visits and coordinating various stages of project development with outside agencies and private utility companies; review and produce final contract plans, estimates, and specifications, and generate and update comprehensive project reports.
The Deputy Director will assist in managing several Coastal Resiliency projects, such as:
- SANDRESM1- East Side Coastal Resiliency Project - $1.45 billion
- SANDRDHK - Red Hook Coastal Resiliency Project - $180 million
- P303ERPK - Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project – $10 million
- MIBBNC04B - Mid-Island Blue Belt Project – $43.2 million

*This is a grant-funded position with current funding expected to end by June 30th, 2025, though this may be extended. You will be notified in writing should there be any changes to the terms and conditions of employment. *

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.

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.

Preference will be given to candidates with strong supervisory experience, excellent verbal and written communication skills knowledge of the various types of capital construction contracts, Federal and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines, requirements, and boilerplates for implementation into bid documents and procurement is preferred knowledge of the operation, design, and construction of the City's infrastructure system and Knowledge of current engineering methods and standards and experience working in a fast-paced environment proficiency in Microsoft Office and with the ability to multi-task and work with staff at all levels in the agency.

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.