Deputy Director (Technical)

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 #5564) or the open-competitive list (exam #5163) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate if you are 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 Deputy Director (D/D) to join the Construction Management 3•Manhattan•Section 1 team. Reporting directly to the Director, the selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing an annual capital program valued at over $300 million, comprising multiple construction projects. They will lead a team of professionals and technical construction staff supervising capital-funded projects, including sewer, water main, roadway, sidewalk, pedestrian ramp, plaza, climate resiliency, Design-build, and public space improvements, etc. Responsibilities will include reviewing construction plans, communicating with sponsor agencies, private utility firms, and other stakeholders to resolve field-related operational issues, and ensuring contract compliance and timely consultant payments. The candidate will schedule and conduct final inspections and participate in various agency task forces, including those focused on change order initiatives, project documentation, quality assurance, and forecasting quantities for the Yearly Mayoral Report. In addition, the Deputy Director will represent the borough in meetings with utility companies, city, state, and federal agencies as needed. They will train staff in fulfilling the team's responsibilities, support recruitment efforts, and assist the Assistant Commissioner and Director in advancing the team's objectives. Lastly, the D/D will be responsible for ensuring that project closeouts (both Contractor and Consultant) are completed in a timely and consistent manner across all contracts assigned to their EICs. The D/D must also proactively follow up with all stakeholders to ensure that issues impacting the contracts are addressed and resolved promptly. Additionally, D/D is required to provide daily updates to their Director and A/C on any matters causing delays or presenting significant challenges. The D/D will also be required to immediately start working on any other tasks coming from Senior staff, including providing time-sensitive information, and responses.

Please note:

All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the

U.S. DDC

is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to

OPT/STEM

visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made. Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf. 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.

ADM ENGINEER

(NON MGRL)•1001A Minimum Qualifications 1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer. 2. 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. Preferred Skills Please note the following preferred skills for this position: 1. Must have robust supervision experience. 2. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English. 3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. 4. Knowledge relevant to infrastructure construction work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main) 5. Familiarity with

NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP

specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards 6. Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices 7. Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling. 8. Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (Optional) 9. Valid driver's license (Required) 10. Personal vehicle (Preferred) 55a Program 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. Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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/. Residency Requirement New York City Residency is not required for this position Additional Information 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.