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

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the agency’s promotional list (exam #1506), or the open-competitive list (exam #1122) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results 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 Director to oversee the Bridges-Steps Street-Retaining Wall Program’s team. Under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner, the selected candidate will oversee the expeditious delivery of a portfolio of projects, which may include pedestrian bridges, steps streets, retaining walls, and roadways from initiation, through design and construction completion, including planning, risk analysis, permits and acquisition. The Director will conduct progress meetings with Program Management, Design, Construction, client agencies’ key personnel and other stake holders associated with these projects; ensure timely resolution of problems arising during planning, design, and construction of executive projects; as well as completion of such projects on time, and within budget. Selected candidate must be able to represent the Assistant Commissioner at meetings with City, State, and Federal agencies; produce periodic executive briefing reports and presentations; must have the ability to manage and train staff to carry out all areas of Design and Construction functions; and must understand FHWA, FTA, NYSDOT regulations, Federal, and City standards and procedures.

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 valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

Preference will be given to candidates with at least four years of strong managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience with design experience related to infrastructure work (i.e., sewer, water mains, roadways), familiarity with troubleshoot hydraulic, geotechnical and structural issues familiarity with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, and NYCDEP specifications and standards familiarity with MUTCD and AASHTO understanding of the NYC street infrastructure system and knowledge of current and up-to-date engineering methods and standard. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledge and use of computers, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is a must.

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.