City Of New York

Deputy Director (Technical)

City Of New York$100K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer
  • Six years of full-time engineering experience in relevant disciplines
  • At least two years in an executive or managerial role
  • Educational credentials from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution
  • Independent equivalency verification for foreign credentials required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise a team of project directors and project managers
  • Oversee design and construction of capital projects
  • Resolve project issues and ensure adherence to timelines
  • Ensure projects are completed within budget
  • Interface with sponsor agencies for approvals and permitting
  • Prepare performance evaluations for consultants and contractors
  • Assist in developing the Unit's Commitment Plan and meet KPIs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead diverse capital projects
  • Work within a structured public sector environment
  • Engage with various city agencies and stakeholders
  • Contribute to public infrastructure improvements
  • Gain visibility and recognition within the NYC government.
Full Job Description
Hours: Full-Time Position - 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 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 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. The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Public Buildings Division, seeks a Deputy Director. The selected candidate will be responsible for supervising a team of project directors and project managers, overseeing the design and construction of capital projects, resolving project issues, and ensuring that each project meets critical target dates and is within budget. Other key responsibilities include assuring the implementation of, and adherence to Public Buildings' policies and procedures, interfacing with the sponsor agency, assisting with any approvals and permitting needed, and preparing consultant and contractor performance evaluations. In addition, the Deputy Director will assist the Assistant Commissioner and Program Director in developing the Unit's Commitment Plan and meeting the KPI. 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 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.

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