City Of New York

ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER

City Of New York$90K — $120K *
Bronx, NY 10467In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Permanent civil service status as an Associate Project Manager required
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
  • One year supervising project management work recommended
  • Experience managing large capital contracts essential
  • Strong critical thinking and data analysis skills required
  • Excellent communication and coordination abilities necessary
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project preferred

Responsibilities

  • Act as Accountable Manager for the Water System Capital Program
  • Oversee planning, design, and construction management projects
  • Negotiate and manage Consultant Contracts for project success
  • Guide and evaluate subordinates, approve time and leave
  • Ensure compliance with environmental health & safety standards
  • Foster communication with Agency Bureaus and stakeholders
  • Monitor key performance indicators for project delivery

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Supportive work environment with strong teamwork
  • Involvement in high-stakes multi-billion dollar projects
  • Potential for continuous career advancement within public sector
  • Contribute to critical infrastructure that serves New York City
Full Job Description
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE ONLY SEEKING INTERNAL CITY EMPLOYEES FOR THIS POSITION. The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $35B, and another $13.6B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system. Our Water System Capital Program (WSCP) oversees planning, design, construction management, and construction to support the upgrading and state of good repair of the Bureau of Water Supply's critical infrastructure. BEDC delivers a substantial multibillion dollar capital program as required to provide for new infrastructure as well as the reconstruction of existing assets to ensure the integrity, continuity, and high quality of the water supply. This work spans the DEP's vast network of wastewater treatment plants, dams, bridges, shafts, reservoirs, tunnels, pumping stations, ultraviolet disinfection system, filtration systems, and associated facilities throughout New York City and its watershed. BEDC seeks to hire an Associate Project Manager Level 1 to be an Accountable Manager (AM) for WSCP. Under general supervision, the selected candidate will report to a Deputy Portfolio Manager supervising water and wastewater system projects within the watershed, which extends 125 miles north and west of the City, and within NYC. These projects will include an improvement program for dams located outside and within New York City and may include other reservoirs, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways or other miscellaneous infrastructure projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for the achievement of project goals and milestones, ensuring that all prepared schedules, reports, and work products conform to the scope of work. S/he will also undertake the preparation, negotiation, and processing of appropriate modifications to Consultant Contract scope, cost, and schedule for successful project completion. The selected candidate will provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates' work assignments, motivate current employees, approve time and leave, evaluate staff members and determine staffing requirements for implementation of the program. S/he will ensure that environmental health & safety is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle and must be focused on client service to the operating Bureaus. The selected candidate is responsible for the implementation of all project delivery procedures and coordination with all Bureau support divisions, such as the Project Controls Group (Schedule & Cost), Permit Resource Division, Sustainability, Contracts Support, etc. The selected candidate must be a "hands-on" project manager capable of quickly recognizing what is required for a project and providing the sustained effort necessary to see that project through from conception to completion. S/he will be responsible for the seamless communication/coordination with Agency Bureaus, other City Agencies, and key Stakeholders. The selected candidate must focus on resolutions of issues and risk mitigation to keep the project moving and must manage the quality of the project delivery throughout the project lifecycle. Where necessary, the selected candidate will be responsible for managing the staff efficiently and effectively to ensure adequate staffing of projects and opportunities for professional growth. S/he will also be responsible for continuous monitoring of key performance indicators with respect to scope, schedule, budget, and other project performance metrics. ****Only applicants who are permanent Civil Service Associate Project Managers are eligible to apply to this JVN. If you do not have permanent civil service status as an Associate Project Manager, please do not apply to this position as you will not be considered for an interview.**** PREFERRED SKILLS -Project Management of large capital contracts -Critical thinking and effective independent data analysis -Excellent oral and written communication skills -Understanding of codes and standards -This position may require operation of a motor vehicle to perform site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and to attend meetings with project stakeholders. Possession of a valid NYS driver's license may be required for this job assignment -Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel) and Microsoft Project Work Location: Jerome Park Reservoir- 3055 Goulden Ave, Bronx, NY 10463 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ****Only applicants who are permanent Civil Service Associate Project Managers are eligible to apply to this JVN. If you do not have permanent civil service status as an Associate Project Manager, please do not apply to this position as you will not be considered for an interview.**** To Apply: To apply click "Apply Now" ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER - 22427 One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either: 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or 2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or 3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect. Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

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