Only candidates who are permanent in the Construction Project Manager or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive exam (Exam #0169) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results 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 NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, Coastal Resiliency – Construction, seeks an Engineer-in-Charge to administer and oversee the East Side Coastal Resiliency project PA1; presently, the largest Infrastructure Construction project in the construction phase. The project includes construction of flood walls, deployable flood gates, underground seepage barriers, East River bulkheads, interceptor sewers, combined sewers, and regulator chambers. The project includes significant private utility work including carbon fiber wrapping of high voltage electrical transmission lines. Earth work is a major component and includes soil improvements such as stone columns, wick drains and soil mixing in preparation for raising over 16 acres of East River Park approx. 8'. Construction of Parks Department amenities such as an amphitheater, compost facility, ballfields, running tracks, tennis courts, etc. are also included. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the selected candidate will be responsible for conducting constructability review meetings and coordinating with other Agencies, Authorities, and private utility facility operators to minimize delays in construction. The Engineer-in-Charge will be responsible for ensuring project information is compiled accurately; generating project data to aid in the resolution of field problems; coordinating and supervising numerous Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Inspectors, and Junior Engineers; and providing information to the Design, Program Management as well as to Inter Agency /Political/ Community Affairs Units during various stages of construction. Additional responsibilities include authorizing and/or recommending approval of contractor and consultant payments, change orders, overruns, and time extensions. Additional duties include inspecting contracted work to ensure compliance with Agency and City policies and standards; generating cost proposals and estimates to be used for contract price negotiations; evaluating and making recommendations on design and redesign modifications of engineering structures; and attending pre-alignment meetings.

*This is a grant-funded position with current funding expected to end by June 30th, 2025, though this may be extended. You will be notified in writing should there be any changes to the terms and conditions of employment. *

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.

Preference will be given to candidates with strong construction supervisory experience, excellent verbal, and written communication skills as well as knowledge of the operation, design, and construction of the City's infrastructure system. Preference will also be given to candidates within depth knowledge of City/State/Federal standards, specifications, and contract requirements such as inter-agency permitting and labor initiatives.

For City Employees, please go to Employee Self Service (ESS), click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and Search for Job ID# listed above. For all other applicants, please go to http://www.nyc.gov/jobs,go to Search for Open NYC Jobs and click on Non-Employee Login to search for Job ID# listed above. Do not e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly. No phone calls will be accepted.

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.

35 Hours

180 Maiden Lane, New York, NY

New York City Residency is not required for this position.