Assistant Project Manager

Description

The company provides 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water a day, manages wastewater and storm water, and works to cut 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 engineering design and construction bureau manages a current capital project portfolio valued at $35B, with another $13.6B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan.

The Wastewater Capital Program team in Queens oversees design and construction of major capital projects for the wastewater treatment bureau. Current work includes sustainability, resiliency and state of good repair upgrades, such as main sewage pump system upgrades, solids handling facility upgrades, power system improvements, combined sewer overflow abatement and pump station rehabilitation. The team of project managers and engineers puts environmental health and safety, quality, schedule, budget and client service first.

This is an Assistant Project Manager role on that team, reporting directly to an Accountable Manager and working under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Keep project goals and milestones on track as an integral member of the project team.
• Make sure schedules, reports and other work products match the program scope of work.
• Help prepare, negotiate and process changes to consultant contract scope, cost and schedule.
• Support design and construction work by building environmental health and safety into every stage of the project lifecycle.
• Maintain client service with operating bureaus and carry out all project delivery procedures.
• Coordinate with all engineering bureau support groups, such as the Project Controls group for schedule and cost and the Permit Resource group.
• Build clear communication and coordination with agency bureaus, other city agencies and key stakeholders.
• Monitor permit requirements and help resolve project issues and risks so work keeps moving.
• Manage project delivery quality from start to finish and track key performance indicators for budget, schedule and contract metrics.
• Under supervision, conduct field condition surveys and write accurate reports on what you observe.
• Take an active part in field investigations to develop alternative approaches and solutions that meet project objectives.
• Complete all required environmental compliance and safety training and follow the related regulations.

Requirements

• Show strong critical thinking and independent data analysis skills.
• Communicate well orally and in writing, meet deadlines and adjust to changing work assignments.
• Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college 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, plus one year of full-time satisfactory project management experience in planning, administering, managing, coordinating or expediting engineering, architectural or landscape architectural projects; or
• Hold a four year high school diploma or equivalent plus five years of the experience described above; or
• Hold a four year high school diploma or equivalent plus a mix of that experience and college education in the fields listed above that adds up to five years, with one year credited for every 30 semester credits toward a qualifying bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• Only applicants who hold permanent Civil Service status as a Project Manager may apply. Others will not be considered for an interview.
• Preferred: Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment systems and equipment.
• Preferred: Knowledge of the codes, standards and design guidelines that apply to wastewater treatment facilities.
• Preferred: Ability to read and understand engineering reports, specifications and drawings.
• Preferred: Excellent communication and writing skills.

Conditions

Only internal city employees are being considered for this position.

Based in Queens, New York.

Extended working days may be required from time to time.

Fieldwork includes standing and walking on uneven surfaces, steep slopes and stairs in all weather.

You must be able to drive a motor vehicle for site visits, equipment testing, inspections and stakeholder meetings.

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

The company is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity and bars discrimination and harassment based on legally protected characteristics.