NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) · 20 hours ago
ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER
Queens, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $202K/yr
6+ years expThe NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is responsible for providing high-quality drinking water and managing wastewater and storm water for New Yorkers. They are seeking an Accountable Manager to oversee and support the design and construction of various wastewater capital projects, ensuring project goals and milestones are met while maintaining environmental health and safety standards.
Environmental Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee and support the design and construction of WWCP projects for various WRRFs, such as but not limited to North River, Bowery Bay, Red Hook, Oakwood Beach, Owls Head, Coney Island, Hunts Point, Jamaica, Wards Island, wastewater pumping station projects across the city
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
Undertake the preparation, negotiation, and processing of appropriate modifications to Consultant Contract scope, cost, and schedule for successful project completion
Provide a day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates’ work assignments, motivate current employees, approve time and leave, evaluate staff members and determine staffing requirements for implementation of the program
Ensure that Environmental Health & Safety is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle and must be focused on client service to the operating bureaus
Implement 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
Quickly recognize what is required for a major capital construction project and providing the sustained effort necessary to see the project through from conception to completion
Responsible for the seamless communication/coordination with Agency Bureaus, other City and State Agencies, and key stakeholders
Focus on issues resolution and risk mitigation to keep the project moving and manage the quality of the project delivery throughout the project lifecycle
Manage staff efficiently and effectively to ensure adequate staffing of projects and opportunities for professional growth
Continuously monitor key performance indicators with respect to Scope, Schedule, Budget, and other project performance metrics
Report directly to the Deputy Portfolio Manager
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
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
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
Understand the process to prepare the Communication Management Plan
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 operations and processes for wastewater resource recovery facilities
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
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.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frank Camardella
Senior Advisor to Chief Financial Officer for NYC DEP
Suneydis Martinez
Chief of Staff to Deputy CFO
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