Engineer In Charge

Job description

Hours: Full-time – 35 Hours
Work Locations: Maiden Lane, New York

Only candidates who are permanent in the Construction Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #) or filed for Open-Competitive Exam # may apply.

Please include a copy of your Notice of Results, Proof of Filing, or indicate if you are permanent in the title.

If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction's Division of Infrastructure is seeking an Engineer-in-Charge to join the Coastal Resiliency’s Construction team.



This role, reporting to a Deputy Director, entails managing the construction of complex projects, leading constructability review meetings to reduce delays, and ensuring the precise collection of project data.

The Engineer-in-Charge will also coordinate with Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, and Inspectors under respective project REI or PMCM consultants, while liaising with the Utility company, Design and Program Management Units throughout different stages of construction.



Additional responsibilities include inspecting contracted work to ensure it meets Agency and City standards, preparing cost proposals for contract negotiations, suggesting modifications to engineering designs, and engaging in design and constructability review meetings.

The role requires managing and approving various project-specific submissions, such as sheeting design constructability, vendor approvals, and environmental plans, as well as overseeing financial aspects like payments, change orders, and time extensions.



Lastly, the Engineer-in-Charge will oversee final inspections, mentor new staff, manage project close-out procedures, and ensure the approval of final documentation.

Moreover, the candidate will provide regular updates on project progress and address any critical delays in meetings.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above.

Submit job application as prompted.

Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER -

Minimum Qualifications

1.

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $, for each of the five years of the required experience; or
2.

One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.

S.

Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or
3.

One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or
4.

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in “1” above and the education as described in “2” above to equal a total of five years of education and experience.

Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in “2” above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.



Note: Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed.

Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project.



Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York.

If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified.

This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.



5.

For Assignment to Level II, In addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in 1 above.


6.

For Assignment to Level III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Construction Project Manager, candidates must have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Level I and II; or two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question 1 above and possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment noting that if you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified.

Preferred Skills
Please note the following preferred skills for this position: 1.

Should have three years or more as Resident Engineer experience and knowledge of various types of capital construction and consultant contracts.

2.

Possess construction experience related to infrastructure work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main) 3.

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills 4.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD 5.

Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards 6.

Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices 7.

Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred) 8.

Valid driver's license (required) 9.

Personal vehicle (preferred)
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.

Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at class=jobad-residencyRequirement>Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position

Required Skill Profession

Engineers