Hours: Full- Time- 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Construction Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the open-competitive lists (exam #3042 or exam #5058) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results 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, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking an Engineer-in-Charge to join our Construction’s Bronx/North Queens – Section 2 team.
Successful candidate will report to a Deputy Director and will coordinating and supervising a team of Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, Inspectors, and Junior Engineers and will be responsible for conducting constructability review meetings to minimize delays in construction; ensure project information is compiled accurately; generate project data to aid in the resolution of field problems;; and will provide information to the Design, Engineering Services’ Utility Coordination team, and Program Management Units during various stages of construction.
Additionally, the Engineer-In-Charge responsibilities will include inspecting contracted work to ensure compliance with Agency and City policies and standards; generating cost proposals and estimates to be used for contract price negotiations; evaluating and making recommendations on design and redesign modifications of engineering structures; and attend pre-alignment meetings.
Lastly, the candidate will serve as the Agency's on-site representative by meeting and coordinating with representatives from both the public and private sector to minimize disruption and construction impact on the community; and developing and training employees.
Applicants must be ACI Concrete Field -Testing and OSHA 10-hour Certified or take the first available DDC - offered training session.
Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.
Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.
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.
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.
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)
New York City Residency is not required for this position.