Hours: Full-time – 35 Hours Work Locations: 180 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038 Only candidates who are permanent in the Construction Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the open-competitive lists for exam #3042 or exam #5058 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.
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:
New York City Residency is not required for this position