Director Of Construction

• This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent city employees serving in the Construction Project Manager civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) candidates who passed the Construction Project Manager Civil Service Exam (Exam No. 0169) or 4) permanent city employees in or on leave from a comparable title or reachable on a list for a comparable title. Comparable titles include but are not limited to: Associate Project Manager.
• ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Major Responsibilities

• Under general direction of a Team Leader, lead a multi-disciplinary team of construction managers, project resident engineers and administrative staff in the successful completion of construction contracts.

• Supervise the unit's Deputy Directors of Construction and oversee a staff of Construction Resident Engineers responsible for constructing projects on time and within budget to meet Mayor's Management Report goals.

• Plan, assign and review the work of Construction Resident Engineers. Monitor progress to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.

• Work with the Team Leader and Director of Landscape Architecture to resolve construction and design issues.

• Direct contractors on compliance with plans and specifications and approve changes in the field.

• Serve as a liaison with other agencies and departments, utility companies, contractors, consultants, community boards and the general public during the construction phase to ensure work can continue as scheduled.

• Review and comment on contract plans and specifications during the design phase to maximize the quality of contract documents prior to bid.

• Develop creative solutions to solve problems while working in a variety of conditions and situations.

• Coordinate with the Consultant Project Management Unit to ensure the timely advertisement of work orders for project supervision and inspections.

• Ensure that staff enters project information into Unifier in a timely manner.

Appointees to this position will receive a $2,122 Assignment Differential in addition to their base salary.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 633369.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

• Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 633369 on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

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Minimum Qualifications

1.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or

2.One year of the experience as described in "1" above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or

3.One year of the experience as described in "1" above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or

4.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in "1" above and the education as described in "2" above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in "2" above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.

Note: Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project.

Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

5.For Assignment to Level II, In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.

6.For Assignment to Level III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Construction Project Manager, candidates must have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Level I and II; or two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question "1" above and possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment noting that if you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified.

Preferred Skills

1.Significant work experience in construction management, including scheduling and coordination of several projects simultaneously. 2. Excellent supervisory, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills. 3. Knowledge of the Department of Building's codes, requirements and procedures for work permits. 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan 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 Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.