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NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) · 3 days ago

DEPUTY PORTFOLIO MANAGER

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking a Deputy Portfolio Manager to oversee a significant subset of projects within the Wastewater Capital Program. This role involves managing large-scale capital projects, ensuring project goals and milestones are met, and coordinating with various bureau support divisions for successful project delivery.

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Responsibilities

Overseeing 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 must be focused 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 and may be tasked to deep dive into challenged projects to prevent further slippage or limit monetary exceedances
Serve as Acting Portfolio Manager in the absence of the Portfolio Manager and will participate in bureau-wide programs/initiatives (e.g., RFP template development, SOP ownership, curriculum development/presentations for PM Training)
Support other initiatives or issue resolution within the portfolio, directorate, or bureau
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

Qualification

Environmental EngineeringCapital Project DeliveryProject ManagementPMI CertificationMS OfficeProject Scheduling SoftwareContract SpecificationsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer
Six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work
At least two (2) years of experience in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity
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
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, vendors, City operations staff and external project stakeholders
Experience in writing and reviewing contract specifications for major public works projects
Ability to perform fieldwork, which may require standing, and walking on uneven surfaces, steep slopes, stairs, in all weather conditions

Preferred

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)

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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.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Frank Camardella
Senior Advisor to Chief Financial Officer for NYC DEP
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Suneydis Martinez
Chief of Staff to Deputy CFO
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