Deputy Director - NYC JOBS : Job Details

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure seeks a Deputy Director for the Borough of Brooklyn. The successful candidate will supervise a staff of Senior Project Administrators, Project Administrators, and Junior Project Administrators responsible for reviewing Capital Project Initiation (CPI) and Preliminary Design Initiation (PDI) reports and establishing project schedule; developing comprehensive project scopes; verifying street legal status and taking appropriate action; monitoring, tracking progress, and resolving issues from pre-design through construction completion; and processing procurement of design and Resident Engineering Inspector (REI) services. Additionally, the Deputy Director will update and maintain reports for the borough such as the Mayor's Management Report (MMR), Key Performance Indicators (KPI), outstanding client issues, construction quarterly reports, and commitment plan reports. Other key responsibilities include preparing draft responses for the Commissioner's C-track correspondence and follow-up on the issues; assisting the Borough Director with the preparation of documents requested by the Commissioner's Office, such as fact sheets, project information summaries, maps, and sketches for Borough President consultations, and will also attend Community Board and Town Hall meetings; represent the Borough Director in their absence when needed; and will generate data sheets and scoping sketches for budget consultations. 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.

Hours: Full-Time 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Ave, LIC, Queens 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the agency's 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.

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.

Preference will be given to applicants with robust supervision experience and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Applicants should be detail orientated, with the ability to manage projects and complete multiple multi-trade projects on schedule, and with knowledge of project management, operations, design, and construction of the City's infrastructure system. Experience with Primavera P6 scheduling and possession of the Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential is advantageous.

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.

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.