Assistant Project Manager

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 storm water, 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.

The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $35B, and another $13.6B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allow DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.

Our Wastewater Capital Program (WWCP) staff oversees the design and construction of all major capital projects for the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT). Current projects include upgrades for sustainability, resiliency, and state of good repair improvements (e.g., main sewage pump system upgrades, solids handling facility upgrades, power system improvements, combined sewer overflow abatement projects and pump station rehabilitation.) WWCP is a team of project managers and engineers who deliver projects with an emphasis on environmental health and safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client service.

The selected candidate will be an integral member of the project team and report to an Accountable Manager. Under supervision, the candidate will assist the project team in achieving project goals and milestones, ensuring all prepared program schedules, reports, and work products conform to the program scope of work.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the project team in the preparation, negotiation, and processing of modifications to consultant contract scope, cost, and schedule for successful project completion.
• Serve as design and construction support staff, ensuring that Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Focus on client service with operating bureaus, implement all project delivery procedures, and coordinate with BEDC support groups (Project Controls, Permit Resource, etc.).
• Develop communication and coordination with agency bureaus, other city agencies, and key stakeholders; monitor permit requirements; assist in resolving project issues, risk mitigation.
• Manage quality of project delivery throughout the lifecycle through monitoring key performance indicators on budget, schedule and contract metrics.
• Conduct reliable field condition surveys, prepare accurate reports on physical observations, and participate in field investigations to develop alternative approaches and solutions.
• Attend all required environmental compliance and safety related training classes.
• Perform fieldwork that may involve standing and walking on uneven surfaces, steep slopes, and stairs in all weather conditions; operate a motor vehicle for site visits and inspections.

The candidate must demonstrate critical thinking skills, effective independent data analysis, excellent oral and written communication, ability to meet deadlines, and flexibility in assignment of responsibilities. Extended work days may be required from time to time.

• Robust knowledge of wastewater treatment systems and equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of codes, standards and design guidelines applicable to wastewater treatment facilities.
• Ability to read and understand engineering reports, specifications and drawings.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

• A baccalaureate degree in environmental, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in environmental engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree in environmental, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering from an accredited college and…