NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) · 1 day ago
DEPUTY PORTFOLIO MANAGER
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is dedicated to enriching the environment and protecting public health for New Yorkers. They are seeking a Deputy Portfolio Manager to oversee a significant subset of projects within the Wastewater Capital Program, managing large-scale capital projects and ensuring compliance with project goals and milestones.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Oversee the administration and operation of a significant subset of projects within Wastewater Capital Program directorate in Queens, NY
Support the PM managing a portfolio of in-City Wastewater Capital Program projects including: wastewater pump station rehabilitation, Gowanus Canal Superfund CSO Facilities design and construction, and state of good repair upgrades at various WRRFs
Manage assigned projects while also overseeing AM staff managing projects within the same program or project groups
Direct the oversight of the planning, design and construction of major capital construction projects for a program that will allow the DEP to meet its wastewater treatment requirements into the future
Ensure that all prepared schedules, reports, and work products conform to the scope of work
Support the preparation, negotiation, and processing of appropriate modifications to Consultant Contract scope, cost, and schedule for successful project completion
Ensure that Environmental Health & Safety is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle and focus on client service to the operating bureaus
Responsible for the implementation of all project delivery procedures and coordination with all the bureau support divisions, such as the Project Controls Group (Schedule & Cost), Permit Resource Division, Sustainability, Contracts Support, etc
Evaluate and recommend cost-effective alternatives to meet project goals balancing scope, cost, and schedule constraints
Perform program/project delivery tasks requiring more experience, resolve and keep watch over interrelated issues and schedules, and delegate less complex project management tasks to their AM/project support staff
Ensure close coordination, consistency, and communication within the portfolio
Serve as Acting Portfolio Manager in the absence of the Portfolio Manager and participate in bureau-wide programs/initiatives
May serve as the construction lead responsible on portfolio projects in design to ensure constructability and provide recommendations on potential construction methods as well as sequencing
Evaluate and recommend cost-effective alternatives to meet project goals balancing scope, cost, and schedule constraints
Demonstrate critical thinking skills and effective independent data analysis
Qualification
Required
At least six years of full-time satisfactory experience in construction management work on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $300,000, at least eighteen months of which must have been in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction
Full-time satisfactory experience in construction inspection on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $300,000. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of construction inspection experience up to a maximum of four years
Full-time satisfactory experience in building construction as a journeyperson in one or more of the skilled building construction trades. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of journeyperson experience up to a maximum of four years
Education in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or air pollution control, chemical, civil including structural and bridge design, electrical, mechanical, or sanitary engineering will be credited on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of acceptable experience up to a maximum of four years
A New York State license as a professional engineer or registered architect or a license as a professional engineer or registered architect from a state that has reciprocity with New York State may be substituted for the four years of education and experience described in '1', '2' and '3' above. However, all candidates must have at least six years of experience in construction management work described above, including at least eighteen months in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction
Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. Employees must maintain the license during their employment
Preferred
Minimum experience of 5 years as an Accountable Manager or equivalent overseeing capital project delivery on wastewater projects
Experience using formal project delivery SOPs and methodology for major project capital construction
Validated competence in project management through PMI certification, completion of AM training or equivalent
Strong technical skills, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills with a working knowledge of MS Office software and Project Scheduling Software
Knowledge of engineering design and construction industry standards and practices as well as environmental engineering operations and processes for wastewater treatment facilities
Knowledge of design and construction industry standards and practices and 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
Proficient oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with project staff, engineers/architects, inspectors, consultants, contractors, (foreign and domestic), vendors, City operations staff and external project stakeholders such as regulatory agencies and community representatives
Experience in writing and reviewing contract specifications for major public works projects
This position may require operation of a motor vehicle to perform site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and to attend meetings with project stakeholders
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a city agency of nearly 6,000 employees whose primary responsibility is to manage the city’s water supply.