Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 40 Worth Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10013

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 NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure is currently seeking a Director to join the Construction Management 3 – Manhattan team.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Commissioner, the successful will be responsible for an annual capital program comprised of approximately 25 - 35 field site projects with a total value of $500 million. The selected candidate will manage technical and professional construction staff responsible for overseeing capital-funded sewer, water main, roadway, public plazas, retaining wall, security installations, sustainable infrastructure, and resiliency projects.

In addition, the Director will review construction plans, coordinate with client agencies to resolve any operational field problems involving design, ensure contract compliance and payment of contractors, and schedule and perform final field site inspections. The candidate will also participate in various agency taskforces relating to new initiatives in change orders, project record keeping, and quality assurance.

The selected candidate will also represent the Construction Unit at meetings dealing with Utility companies, City, State, and Federal agencies; and assist in the recruitment of new staff; and will manage and train new hires to carry out all areas of the team's functions.

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.

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. Candidate should have at least four (4) years of experience in construction management, administration, or supervision. 2. Must have robust supervision experience. 3. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. 5. Knowledge relevant to infrastructure construction work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main) 6. Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards 7. Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices 8. Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (Preferred) 9. Valid driver's license (Required) 10. Personal vehicle (Required)

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.