City Of New York

Director (technical)

City Of New York$125K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field (engineering, architecture, construction, etc.)
  • 5 years of experience in engineering design or construction management
  • 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role
  • Alternately, a high school diploma with 9 years of relevant experience and 2 years in management
  • Equivalent education or experience may be accepted, with credits granted for college courses or advanced degrees

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all phases of design-build projects from initiation to completion
  • Ensure compliance with DDC priorities and contract requirements
  • Establish staffing plans and supervise project management teams
  • Identify lessons learned to inform program initiatives
  • Provide direct supervision and training to Deputy Directors and project managers
  • Represent Alternative Delivery in public forums and high-level communications
  • Navigate complex stakeholder issues effectively

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Annual leave and sick leave
  • Retirement plan options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Work-life balance initiatives
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 Construction Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #3523), or the open-competitive list (exam #3039) 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 Department of Design and Construction seeks a Director to be part of the team of experienced professionals responsible for leading Alternative Delivery and advancing the Design-Build program. The portfolio includes priority new buildings and renovation projects for a diverse array of Sponsor Agencies. Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner in Alternative Delivery, the Director will oversee complex new building and renovation projects of varying scales within the Design-Build portfolio. The selected candidate will direct all project phases from initiation through completion to ensure successful implementation of Design-Build best practices and design and construction excellence. Primary responsibilities for the Director include: - Oversee design-build projects in development, procurement, and post-award. Ensure project implementation is in alignment with DDC priorities, in compliance with the contract and DDC procedures, and consistent across the design-build portfolio. Lead coordination across DDC divisions to obtain direction and support to drive projects forward on schedule and within budget. - Establish project management staffing plan and supervise project management teams in Alternative Delivery, Infrastructure, and Public Buildings divisions. Work in coordination with the division head, Directors, and Deputy Directors to ensure project management teams are delivering projects with a consistent approach to division strategies and consistent application of technical requirements. - Identify common themes and lessons learned across the Agency's design-build portfolio to inform the development of program-wide initiatives and procedures. - Provide direct supervision of Deputy Directors and SPMs/PMs/JPMs, including managing and evaluating their tasks and providing project guidance and training on design-build related processes. Support overall staff professional development and provide constructive feedback to support individual and team growth. - Support the division head in public forums to represent Alternative Delivery. Support the division head with senior-level reporting and communications. Resolve interagency issues that have been escalated by the project management teams and navigate teams towards solutions involving complex stakeholder issues. Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made. 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. ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER - 83008 Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college 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 five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or 2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. 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) An accredited Master's degree 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 Landscape Architect. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Additional Information

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