Project Manager

IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those serving as a permanent Associate Project Manager will be considered.

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 high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the city.

Green Infrastructure Design and Construction Office under the Bureau of Sustainability (BOS) is currently seeking a Project Manager (PM) to manage design and implementation of Green Infrastructure and Cloudburst Management projects. The Project Manager will lead the work under limited supervision of senior managers and manage green infrastructure and cloudburst program project implementation. The APM, with broad scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, will be responsible for the achievement of project goals and milestones, ensuring that all prepared schedules, reports, and work products conform to the scope of work. In addition, the APM will undertake the preparation, negotiation, and processing of appropriate modifications to Consultant Contract scope, cost, and schedule for successful project completion.

The selected candidate must ensure that Environmental Health & Safety is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle and must be focused on client service to the operating bureaus. The APM must be capable of quickly recognizing what is required for a major capital construction project and providing the sustained effort necessary to see the project through from conception to completion. The selected APM will be responsible for the seamless communication/coordination with Agency Bureaus, other City Agencies, and key stakeholders. The selected APM must focus on issues resolution and risk mitigation to keep the project moving and must manage the quality of the project delivery throughout the project lifecycle. The selected candidate will also be responsible for continuous monitoring of key performance indicators with respect to Scope, Schedule, Budget, and other project performance metrics.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of full-time 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 $1,000,000 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 full-time 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 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) a Master's 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. Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

Preferred Skills

• The ideal candidate should have 7-10 years of experience in design and review of stormwater management practices, site and facility inspections for stormwater, water quality and/or erosion control projects, preparation of stormwater pollution prevention plans and permit deliverables.

• Experience in the green infrastructure planning layout and details of contract drawings, specifications shop drawing review field inspections and investigations proficient in Civil 3D as well as AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel applications are highly desired.

• Knowledge of applicable stormwater regulatory requirements and local guidelines.

• Experience with contract management, development of scopes, project scheduling and budget tracking is a must and having a PMP certification is preferred.

• Familiarity with pollutants of concern commonly associated with municipal facilities and operations, stormwater best management practices (BMPs), green infrastructure and low impact development is a plus.

• Proficient oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with project staff, engineers/architects, inspectors, consultants, contractors, vendors, City operations staff and external project stakeholders such as regulatory agencies and community representatives.

• Possession of a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York with no restrictions, which preclude the performance of an Accountable Manager work. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

• Have a detailed 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, interpret and approve 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.

• Employ effective time management practices.

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

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

• Knowledge of design and construction industry standards and practices as well as 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 non-related tasks.

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

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

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.