Assistant Project Manager

Description

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) supplies 1.1 billion gallons of quality drinking water each day, treats wastewater and storm water, and works to cut air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. It is the largest utility in the US that handles both municipal drinking water and wastewater, with almost 6,000 staff.

DEP's water supply includes 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes across a watershed of about 2,000 square miles that reaches 125 miles north and west of the city.

The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) manages capital projects worth $35B today, with another $13.6B planned over the next 10-year commitment plan.

The Water System Capital Program (WSCP) covers planning, design, construction management, and construction for new water supply infrastructure and for upgrading existing assets. The work covers wastewater treatment plants, dams, bridges, shafts, reservoirs, tunnels, pumping stations, ultraviolet disinfection and filtration systems, and related facilities across New York City and its watershed.

The team is hiring a Project Manager Intern to work as an Assistant Project Manager in the WSCP directorate, based in the upstate watershed. You will report to an Accountable Manager and work under supervision on water and wastewater projects such as dams, aqueducts, tunnels, treatment plants, bridges, roads, and other infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Help supervise water and wastewater projects in the watershed, including planning, coordinating, and directing design and construction.
• Track permit requirements and help resolve project issues as they arise.
• Carry out field condition surveys and write accurate reports on what you observe, under direct supervision.
• Review contract documents, codes, and regulations and compare them with project requirements to find gaps.
• Take part in field investigations and help develop alternative approaches and solutions that meet project goals.
• Inspect construction activity together with the construction management team.
• Complete all required environmental compliance and safety training.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of these fields: 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; or
• A first professional master's degree in architecture from an accredited college or university.
• You can show critical thinking and sound independent data analysis.
• You communicate well in speech and writing, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing work assignments.
• Preferred: knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.
• Preferred: understanding of project management principles, particularly the procedures DEP uses.
• Preferred: strong oral and written communication, reliable deadline management, and flexibility in assigned work.
• Preferred: critical thinking and independent data analysis skills.

Conditions

Based at the Shaft 6 field office, 203 River Road North, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.

The role requires driving a motor vehicle for site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and meetings with project stakeholders.

You may be asked to work extended days from time to time.

Field work requires standing and walking on uneven ground, steep slopes, and stairs, in all weather.

All appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

Qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program may apply; if so, say so on your resume or cover letter.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and bars discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status.