BOB-Manager of Design

Civil Service Title- Associate Project Manager II* IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER, OR MUST HAVE FILED, TAKEN, PASSED, AND BE REACHABLE ON THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE LIST, EXAM # . PLEASE INDICATE ON YOUR RESUME*.Under the direction of the Executive Director of BQE, Design-Build & Emergency Contracts, the Manager of Design of Specialty Construction Projects is responsible for the management and administration of projects within the BQE, Design-Build and Emergency Contracts Unit. Specific duties and responsibilities:Supervises a staff of engineers and managers performing complex functions pertinent to the Unit;Facilitates the planning, scheduling, bidding, and supervision of Design-Build projects, Emergency Contracts and other specialty projects for this program;Assists the Executive Director of the Unit in the oversight of all Emergency Declarations for unsafe conditions which require immediate remediation, and the contractor selection process for declared emergency situations;Monitors and evaluates the performance of private consultants and contractors;Responsible for the resolution of conflicts with contractors arising from field conditions. Directly negotiates 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 on related matters;Makes determinations on post-negotiation requests for changes and extra work orders including final contract payments, cost deductions, and time extensions;Manages contract performance and the timely processing of payments to ensure compliance with DOT policy;Conducts personal inspection of field conditions and personally checks on the progress of projects as the need arises;Assures that all work undertaken is in accordance with Agency, City, State, and Federal guidelines and requirements;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, specific to the BQE, Design-Build & Emergency Contracts Unit;Performs additional significant administrative and engineering functions as determined by the Executive Director of BQE, Design-Build and Emergency Contracts.Preferred SkillsSkill in communicating verbally and dealing effectively with city, state and federal agencies, contractors, consultants, utilities, and individuals representing these agencies or organizations;Professional Engineering license preferredAbility to write clear and effective reports, letters, memos, and correspondence;Familiarity and experience working in the Design-Build environment in a leadership position;Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex and highly technical data, reports, and recommendations;Ability to work under pressure and meet restrictive deadlines;Ability to supervise a staff of engineers and managers in the planning, organizing, coordination, and control of Design-Build projects and Emergency Contracts;Ability to improvise and develop innovative solutions for unusual conditions arising in the field during for Design-Build projects, Emergency contracts, and other specialty projects.Work Location55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method: For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# . For other applicants, go to and search for Job ID# Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER - Minimum QualificationsOne year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,, or more, and either: 1. 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, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or 2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in "1" above 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 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; (b) a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect. Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.Preferred SkillsSkill in communicating verbally and dealing effectively with city, state and federal agencies, contractors, consultants, utilities, and individuals representing these agencies or organizationsProfessional Engineering license preferred Ability to write clear and effective reports, letters, memos, and correspondence Familiarity and experience working in the Design-Build environment in a leadership position Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex and highly technical data, reports, and recommendations Ability to work under pressure and meet restrictive deadlines Ability to supervise a staff of engineers and managers in the planning, organizing, coordination, and control of Design-Build projects and Emergency Contracts Ability to improvise and develop innovative solutions for unusual conditions arising in the field during for Design-Build projects, Emergency contracts, and other specialty projects.55a ProgramThis 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 ForgivenessAs 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