City Of New York

Engineer-In-Charge

City Of New York$90K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Permanent civil service title of Civil Engineer or on the DDC promotional/open-competitive list.
  • 5-7 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in roadway and utility projects.
  • Strong supervisory skills with experience leading a team of engineers and technicians.
  • Proficient in producing final contract plans, estimates, and specifications.
  • Familiarity with project management, including Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
  • Certification in ACI Concrete Field - Testing and OSHA 10-hour required or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

  • Design capital roadway, sewer, and water main projects.
  • Supervise and mentor a team of 4-6 engineers and technicians.
  • Coordinate project development stages with agencies and utility companies.
  • Review and produce final contract plans and documentation.
  • Manage consultant design contracts and review drawings and reports.
  • Prepare comprehensive project reports and support construction activities.
  • Assist in consultant task order preparation and participate in the selection committee.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with 35 hours per week.
  • Opportunity to work on significant public infrastructure projects.
  • Professional development opportunities through DDC training programs.
  • Collaborative work environment within the NYC Department of Design and Construction.
Full Job Description
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Hours: Full-time - 35 Hours All interested candidates who apply meet the minimum qualification requirements cited below are encouraged to apply. Please indicate in your Cover Letter if you are permanent in the civil service title of Civil Engineer or if you are on the DDC promotional list #4522 or open-competitive list #4030. The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking an Engineer-In-Charge to join our Design Unit - Section 3A. The successful candidate will report to a Deputy Director and will be responsible for the design of capital roadway, sewer, and water main projects and will supervise a staff of approximately 4 - 6 engineers and technicians, who will design sewers, water mains, and roadways. The Engineer-In-Charge will oversee the design of all ancillary work; coordinate various stages of project development with interagency and private utility companies; review and produce final contract plans, estimates, and specifications; engage in the review of consultant design drawings, studies, reports, and the management of consultant design contracts; generate updated comprehensive project reports, and contract documents; coordinate utility services when needed; prepare and review Critical Path Method (CPM) design schedules; and provide construction supports when needed. Lastly, the candidate will assist the Director and Deputy Director in the preparation of consultant task orders and specific contract requirements; and participate in the technical consultant selection review committee. Applicants must be ACI Concrete Field - Testing and OSHA 10-hour certified or take the first available DDC-offered training session.

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