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 storm water, 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 Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $23.8B, and another $10.5B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.

BEDC seeks to hire a Design-Build Program Manager to oversee the DEP Design-Build Capital Program. Design-Build is a new method of project delivery being used by DEP. The selected candidate will define and implement the strategic objectives, procedures, and policy to continue developing a program that will realize cost savings, time savings, and efficiencies through this method of project delivery. The selected candidate will develop internal performance measures and metrics, report on performance, and adapt the program as necessary. The selected candidate will build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization and oversights, to promote policy changes or streamline processes that will allow for successful design-build delivery.

The selected candidate will also serve as technical advisor to the project teams implementing the design-build portfolio of projects. The selected candidate’s prior experience with design-build and alternative project delivery methods, strong knowledge of industry best practices, along with engineering expertise will allow him/her to provide technical recommendations to guide the contracting and design criteria development. The selected candidate will be expected to work closely with the operations, auditing, permitting and contracting bureaus in developing streamlined agency review processes associated with procurement and construction administration. The selected candidate will assure that conflicts and issues are resolved timely or escalated as appropriate.

DEP’s Design-Build Program has initiated several pilot projects as of late 2022. As the program continues to develop and grow, the selected candidate is expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of the program, documenting lessons learned, best practices and procedures.

The selected candidate will report to the BEDC Executive Program Manager. The candidate must be proactive, forward thinking and able to demonstrate critical thinking skills and effective independent data analysis. The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, and an ability to be flexible in assignment of work responsibilities.

1. Ten years or more of related experience in in leadership at the managerial, director or executive level, and,
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in business administration, engineering, architecture, environmental science, public administration, or related field.

1. Minimum of ten (10) years of full-time, satisfactory experience on collaborative project delivery including Design-Build, CM At-Risk, or other alternative project delivery methods 2. High-level functional technical knowledge and skill in a large organization, public utility, or water/wastewater programs 3. Strong written and verbal communication and coordination skills 4. Experience in use of Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 5. Familiarity with Codes and Standards 6. Strong analytical ability

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.

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.