Civil Service Title- Administrative Superintendent of Bridge Operations, M-4 The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City. The Division of Bridges seeks to hire an Assistant Commissioner who will have oversight of the following units: Roadway Bridges and Component Rehabilitation. Reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner/Chief Bridge Officer, the successful candidate will have the following responsibilities but not limited to: Project Leadership & Supervision: Manage and direct engineering, professional, and technical staff in the review and analysis of bridge construction projects. Technical Oversight: Ensure bridge designs meet regulatory standards (AASHTO, state standards) and project specifications, providing expertise in structural design and rehabilitation. Construction Management: Monitor project progress, resource allocation, and quality control during construction to ensure adherence to schedules and budgets. Contract Management: Responsible for the resolution of conflicts with contractors arising from field conditions. Oversees negotiations with contractors to resolve scheduling conflicts and delays caused by unanticipated conditions in order to establish additional compensation, when warranted. As necessary, coordinates with the Office of the ACCO/EAB on related matters. Stakeholder Coordination: Represents the Division in dealing with other City, State, and Federal agencies, utilities, contractors, consulting engineers, the general public and all other public or private bodies on those matters of the greatest scope of significance. Budgeting & Finance: Assist in developing and monitoring capital improvement budgets, procurement processes, and grant applications. Safety & Compliance: Oversee bridge inspection programs, including National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), and enforce safety measures, including overseeing site inspections. Performs additional significant administrative and engineering functions for Division of Bridges Preferred skills Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills to mentor engineering teams and direct multi-disciplined projects. Technical Knowledge: Detailed familiarity with modern construction techniques, materials, and structural engineering principles for bridge construction. Communication: Effective oral and written communication skills to prepare reports, make presentations, and negotiate with stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Proven ability to resolve complex technical and field engineering issues Work Location 55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041 Hours 35 All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#
Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills to mentor engineering teams and direct multi-disciplined projects. Technical Knowledge: Detailed familiarity with modern construction techniques, materials, and structural engineering principles for bridge construction. Communication: Effective oral and written communication skills to prepare reports, make presentations, and negotiate with stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Proven ability to resolve complex technical and field engineering issues
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Other reasons you should work for us: Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund. a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. College savings plan Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax) a tax-deferred savings program and access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. 35-hour base work week. Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYCs 4 East River Bridges Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists.