Lead Project Manager

at  NYC Careers

JOB DESCRIPTION

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP’s water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
The Division of Facilities Management and Construction Services Unit is responsible for the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of all DEP facilities, including both leased and City-owned space.
The Lead Project Manager will perform the following duties:
Responsible for performing professional work of varying degrees of difficulty in the management of construction related contracts, supervision of in-house technical staff and coordination with in-house trade personnel and contractors in the performance of repairs and alterations in DEP facilities.
Serve as consultant on major engineering matters, conduct and direct a significant portion of research on complex and important engineering projects, prepare original proposals and reports of a complex nature, serve as team leader on projects of great technical complexity or with potential impact on agency engineering operation and/ or City infrastructure; signs and seals engineering and other official documents.
Serves as Lead Project Manager of the Division’s Facility Construction Services Unit with responsibility for such functions as facilities management, overall planning and coordination of expense and capital contract activities in DEP facilities, supervising technical in-house staff responsible for the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of all DEP facilities with regards to contract management, procurement and deliveries, coordinating with in-house trade personnel and contractors in the performance of repairs and alterations in DEP facilities.
This position reports to the Director of the Construction Services Unit.

Must possess the following:

• Ability to prepare, review and approve technical plans, blueprints, and drawings.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations, agency rules, etc.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation and coordination of people and resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide information and guidance.
• Possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s license for the duration of employment.

Minimum Qualifications
(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1” above.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
Preferred Skills
Computer Skills and Knowledge: -Work Order Tracking Software – Information Public Sector (IPS) -MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. -Microsoft Outlook 2013 -Graphics or photo imaging software - Adobe Photoshop -Computer aided design CAD software – Auto Desk Desktop
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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
Preferred Skills
Computer Skills and Knowledge:\n\n-Work Order Tracking Software – Information Public Sector (IPS)\n-MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.\n-Microsoft Outlook 2013\n-Graphics or photo imaging software - Adobe Photoshop\n-Computer aided design CAD software – Auto Desk Desktop
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.
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.
Job ID
625487
Title code
20215
Civil service title

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