Assistant Project Manager

Description

The company supplies 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, manages wastewater and storm water, and works to reduce air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. It is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees.

The water supply system includes 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes across a 2,000 square mile watershed that reaches 125 miles north and west of the city.

The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction manages a current capital project portfolio valued at $35B, with another $13.6B planned over the next 10-year commitment plan.

The Water System Capital Program covers planning, design, construction management, and construction to upgrade and maintain the Bureau of Water Supply's critical infrastructure. This includes wastewater treatment plants, dams, bridges, shafts, reservoirs, tunnels, pumping stations, ultraviolet disinfection systems, filtration systems, and related facilities across New York City and its watershed.

This is an Assistant Project Manager role in the Water System Capital Program directorate. You will be supervised by an Accountable Manager and will support water and wastewater projects within the watershed.

Responsibilities

• Help supervise water and wastewater projects in the watershed, which may include dams, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways, and other infrastructure.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct the design and construction of projects in the NYC watershed.
• Track permit requirements and help resolve project issues.
• Under direct supervision, carry out reliable field condition surveys and write accurate reports on what you observe on site.
• Review contract documents, codes, and regulations against project requirements to find deficiencies.
• Take an active part in field investigations to develop alternative approaches and solutions that meet project goals.
• Work with the construction management team to inspect construction activity.
• Complete all required environmental compliance and safety training.

Requirements

• An accredited bachelor's degree in chemical engineering plus one year of full-time, satisfactory work in chemical engineering, or
• An accredited bachelor's degree in chemical engineering technology plus three years of full-time, satisfactory work in chemical engineering, or
• An accredited bachelor's degree and an accredited master's degree, both in chemical engineering.
• Preferred: working knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.
• Preferred: ability to operate a motor vehicle for site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and meetings with project stakeholders.
• Preferred: understanding of project management principles, particularly the procedures the company uses.
• Preferred: strong oral and written communication, reliability in meeting deadlines, and flexibility in how work is assigned.
• Preferred: critical thinking and effective independent data analysis.

Conditions

Based at the Sutton Park office, 465 Columbus Avenue, Valhalla, NY 10595.

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

Field work may require standing and walking on uneven surfaces, steep slopes, and stairs, in all weather conditions.

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

The company is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on any legally protected basis.

The role is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and meet the education and experience requirements. To be considered under the 55-a Program, say so on your resume or cover letter.

The role is also open to candidates outside the 55-a Program who meet the education and experience requirements.

Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Job code C-20510, title Assistant Chemical Engineer.