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 DDC promotional list(exam #1506), or the open-competitive list (exam #1122) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result 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 & Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking a Director to join the Program Management – Engineering and Support Services’ Front – End – Planning (FEP) team.

Front End Planning plays a pivotal role in the early stages of capital project development. This dedicated team is responsible for assessing and approving infrastructure Capital Project Initiation (CPI) submissions from primary Sponsors: Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and Department of Parks (DPR). The FEP team executes a comprehensive process to review project proposals to ensure they are planned with clear scopes, realistic budgets, and achievable schedules to enable successful delivery by DDC. The team achieves this by proactively addressing challenges, identifying risks and obstacles, refining project parameters, recommending feasible alternatives, and fostering early stakeholder engagement. These efforts help prevent significant delays, cost overruns, and misalignment with commitments. Additionally, FEP incorporates resiliency and sustainability assessments to align with broader city infrastructure priorities.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Assistant Commissioner and oversee four dedicated teams led by Deputy Directors, managing a staff of approximately twenty professionals. The Director will provide strategic leadership to drive team performance, ensure process consistency, foster collaboration, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. They will guide the team’s efforts in managing a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, which has grown in complexity and scale to exceed $2 billion. This portfolio includes roadway, water main, and sewer improvements as well as specialized programs such as Vision Zero, Pedestrian Ramps, and Southeast Queens Initiative. Recent projects also focus on climate resiliency, including Cloudburst Water Management, the Bluebelt Program, and Green Infrastructure.

Other key responsibilities will include overseeing evaluations of project feasibility, cost, scope, and risks to ensure timely, cost-effective, and accurate project delivery; supervising GIS analysis, interference checking with city infrastructure maps, and sewer condition assessments to mitigate risks and avoid conflicts; refining and standardizing FEP processes, integrating GIS and infrastructure mapping to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency; collaborating with project sponsors, agencies, and stakeholders to align priorities, secure buy-in, and ensure effective communication; representing FEP and DDC in meetings with the Mayor’s Office, City Hall, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and other interagency or public forums, effectively presenting findings and securing support for initiatives; identifying lessons learned and implement process improvements to enhance the team’s performance and planning outcomes; integrating resiliency, sustainability, and equity considerations into planning practices to align with citywide priorities; developing accurate cost estimates and recommend value-engineering alternatives to maximize impact within fiscal constraints; exploring innovative improvements of FEP tools and methods, integrating data-driven approaches and incorporating feasibility emerging technologies; and ensuring compliance to all regulatory, environmental, funding and procurement standards identified during project planning.

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.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER - 10015

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.

Please note the following preferred skills for this position: 1. Minimum of four years in a managerial, administrative, or supervisory position, preferably overseeing multidisciplinary teams. 2. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage diverse teams while fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth. 3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with project sponsors, stakeholders, and community representatives. 4. Expertise in the design, construction, and management of infrastructure systems (e.g., water, sewer, streetscapes) and capital project planning. 5. Strong understanding of risk management, cost analysis, project scheduling, and feasibility evaluations. 6. Familiarity with NYC infrastructure specifications and standards, including NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP, MUTCD, and AASHTO. 7. Comprehensive knowledge of climate resiliency initiatives and sustainability practices, including priorities outlined by the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice in Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines, and other initiatives including (but not limited to) PlaNYC, NYC Stormwater Resiliency Plan, Coastal Flood Adaptation 8. Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential or similar certification (preferred). 9. Comprehensive understanding of CEQR/SEQRA requirements, DEC construction permitting processes, and other regulatory frameworks. 10. Proficiency in GIS tools and software to support infrastructure mapping and interference checking. 11. Experience with project management software, such as Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office Suite. 12. Strong presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences clearly and effectively. 13. In-depth understanding of NYC infrastructure systems, engineering practices, and their interdependencies. 14. Valid driver’s license and valid NYS P.E. License (required). 15. Access to a personal vehicle (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.