ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of highquality drinking water managing wastewater and storm water and reducing air noise and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country with nearly 6000 employees. DEPs water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the systems 2000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $23.8B and another $10.5B projected over the next 10year 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 Supplys 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 DEPs 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 3 to be an Accountable Manager (AM) in the management of the upstate projects mentioned above. Under general direction the selected candidate will be responsible for planning coordinating and directing the implementation of the design and construction of projects for the Ashokan Century Program in Ulster County NY. The projects currently being delivered for this program include dams spillways bridges gate and screen chambers aqueducts and a storge facility.

The AM directs the oversight of projects as well as the design and constructionrelated services for a program that will allow the City of New York to meet water supply requirements into the future. S / he will perform project management work and initiate designrelated work including the oversight of the design of rehabilitation projects or overseeing routine reconstruction projects. Furthermore the selected candidate will perform project management work on capital projects of very large size and complexity.

The AM will work in determining the need for and feasibility of design / construction work and oversee private consultants / contractors / vendors carrying out design related activities related to the rehabilitation repairs alterations and / or structural maintenance work of various water supply facilities.

The AM will be responsible for the achievement of project goals and milestones ensuring that all prepared program schedules reports and work products conform to the program scope of work. S / he will undertake the preparation negotiation and processing of appropriate modifications to Consultant Contract scope cost and schedule for successful project completion.

The AM will develop seamless communication / coordination with Agency Bureaus other City Agencies and key stakeholders. S / he will identify problems / issues during the Facility Planning Design procurement and Construction phases and lead issue resolution and risk mitigation efforts to keep the project moving. The AM will be responsible for certain aspects of the management of the quality of project delivery throughout the project lifecycle. S / he will also be responsible for the continuous monitoring of key performance indicators with respect to Budget Schedule and Contract Metrics.

The AM will ensure that Environmental Health & Safety is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle and will be focused on client service with Operating Bureaus. S / he will direct the implementation of all project delivery procedures and coordination with all BEDC Program Support Divisions such as the Project Controls Group (Schedule & Cost) Permit Resource Division etc.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Proficient oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with project staff engineers inspectors consultants contractors (foreign and domestic) vendors City operations staff and external project stakeholders such as regulatory agencies and community representatives.

Strong technical skills interpersonal communication and computer skills with a working knowledge of MS Office software and Project Scheduling Software.

Knowledge of operations and processes for water system facilities.

Knowledge of engineering design and construction industry standards and practices as well as environmental engineering operations and processes for water supply facilities.

Possess a strong ability to work on a broad multidisciplinary base with various fields and trades as well as the ability to concurrently handle multiple related and nonrelated tasks.

Possession of a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York with no restrictions which precludes the performance of Associate Project Manager work. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Have a basic understanding of permitting equipment and materials codes and standards shop / field testing.

Able to determine adequacy and completeness of field investigation plans and reports to support the development of more complex designs or scope change requests.

Ability to assess applicability and appropriateness of field investigation protocols for stated objectives.

Possess a working knowledge of current safety and design standards.

Able to review and interpret complex contract documents.

Able to understand the necessary project resources to effectively identify upcoming needs or existing conflicts.

Able to assess consultant / contractor performance based on contract requirements.

Able to evaluate project progress regularly in terms of potential impacts to schedule compliance.

Understand schedule implications of change orders and recovery plans.

Understand the process to prepare the Communication Management Plan.

Experience in writing and reviewing contract specifications for major public works projects.

Employ effective time management practices.

Residency Requirement :

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Public Loan Service Forgiveness :

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 Educations website at StudentAid.gov / PSLF.

Work Location :

71 Smith Avenue Kingston NY 12401

To Apply :

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DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS online application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job.

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55a Program.

This position is also open to non 55a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.

We appreciate your interest and thank all applicants who apply but only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

All appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

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Qualifications :

One year of fulltime 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 $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 fulltime 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 bachelors 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 Masters 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.

Additional Information :

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

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Fulltime

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