BOB - DEPUTY CHIEF ENGINEER - ROADWAY BRIDGES AND COMPONENT REHABILITATION at City of New York

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

242675.0

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Leadership, Structural Design, Construction Management, Contract Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Budgeting, Safety Compliance, Bridge Inspection, Team Management, Technical Writing, Problem-Solving, Regulatory Standards

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job Description CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERINTENDENT OF BRIDGE OPERATIONS 4 (MANAGERIAL) JOB DESCRIPTION The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City. The Division of Bridges seeks to hire a Deputy Chief Engineer who will have oversight of the following units: Roadway Bridges and Component Rehabilitation. Reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner/Chief Bridge Officer, the successful candidate will have the following responsibilities but not limited to: Project Leadership & Supervision: Manage and direct engineering, professional, and technical staff in the review and analysis of bridge construction projects. Technical Oversight: Ensure bridge designs meet regulatory standards (AASHTO, state standards) and project specifications, providing expertise in structural design and rehabilitation. Construction Management: Monitor project progress, resource allocation, and quality control during construction to ensure adherence to schedules and budgets. Contract Management: Responsible for the resolution of conflicts with contractors arising from field conditions. Oversees negotiations with contractors to resolve scheduling conflicts and delays caused by unanticipated conditions in order to establish additional compensation, when warranted. As necessary, coordinates with the Office of the ACCO/EAB on related matters. Stakeholder Coordination: Represents the Division in dealing with other City, State, and Federal agencies, utilities, contractors, consulting engineers, the general public and all other public or private bodies on those matters of the greatest scope of significance. Budgeting & Finance: Assist in developing and monitoring capital improvement budgets, procurement processes, and grant applications. Safety & Compliance: Oversee bridge inspection programs, including National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), and enforce safety measures, including overseeing site inspections. Performs additional significant administrative and engineering functions for Division of Bridges. *PREFERRED SKILLS Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills to mentor engineering teams and direct multi-disciplined projects. Technical Knowledge: Detailed familiarity with modern construction techniques, materials, and structural engineering principles for bridge construction. Communication: Effective oral and written communication skills to prepare reports, make presentations, and negotiate with stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Proven ability to resolve complex technical and field engineering issues. * WORK LOCATION 55 Water Street, New York, NY *HOURS/SHIFT M-F/35 HRS/8:00AM – 4:00PM *TO APPLY All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 781735. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERINTENDENT - 82998 Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of full-time satisfactory experience in the administration of a maintenance, mechanical, or electrical operation or performing administrative duties, all related to bridge maintenance or operations, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising staff engaged in performing above type of work; or 2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative, managerial, or executive capacity as described in "1" above; or 3. A combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to the requirements in "1" and "2" above. However, all candidates must possess the eighteen months of supervisory, administrative, managerial, or executive experience as described in "1" above. 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. Agency: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Job Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning Salary Band: $150,000+ Compensation: USD 94050 - USD 242675

Responsibilities

Oversee the Roadway Bridges and Component Rehabilitation units, managing the design, construction, and maintenance of bridge infrastructure. Lead technical staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with various government agencies and contractors.