Accountable Manager

Overview

ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER role at NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP).

BEDC (Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction) seeks to hire two (2) Associate Project Manager 3s as Accountable Managers for the Water System Capital Program to provide support to the Deputy Portfolio Manager in the management of the upstate projects. Under general direction, the selected candidates will report to the Deputy Portfolio Manager supervising water system projects within the watershed (extending 125 miles north and west of the City).

These projects include dams East and West of the Hudson River and other miscellaneous infrastructure projects. The AMs will be responsible for planning, coordinating and directing the implementation of the design and construction of projects in the NYC watershed.

• Direct the oversight of projects, as well as the design and construction-related services for a program that will allow the City of New York to meet water supply requirements into the future.
• Perform project management work and initiate design-related work, including oversight of the design of rehabilitation projects or overseeing routine reconstruction projects.
• Carry out project management work on capital projects of very large size and complexity.
• Determine the need for and feasibility of design/construction work and oversee private consultants/contractors/vendors carrying out design-related activities related to rehabilitation, repairs, alterations and/or structural maintenance of various water supply facilities.
• Achieve project goals and milestones; ensure all program schedules, reports, and work products conform to the program scope of work.
• Prepare, negotiate, and process appropriate modifications to Consultant Contract scope, cost, and schedule for successful project completion.
• Develop seamless communication and coordination with Agency Bureaus, other City Agencies, and key stakeholders; identify problems/issues during Facility Planning, Design, procurement and Construction phases and lead issue resolution and risk mitigation to keep the project moving.
• Monitor quality of project delivery throughout the project lifecycle and monitor key performance indicators related to Budget, Schedule, and Contract Metrics.
• Ensure Environmental Health & Safety is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle and maintain client service with Operating Bureaus.
• Coordinate with BEDC Program Support Divisions (e.g., Project Controls Group, Permit Resource Division) for delivery procedures and related activities.

Minimum Qualifications
One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project valued at $1,000,000 or more, and either:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work for such projects; or
• A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in the above item; or
• A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in the above item to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor’s degree in the listed disciplines;
  
  (b) a Master’s degree in one of the listed disciplines; (c) a Juris Doctor degree; or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect.

Additional Information
This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a…