Assistant Project Manager

Description

The company protects public health and the environment for New York City by supplying 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water a day, handling wastewater and storm water, and cutting air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution.

It is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the United States, with close to 6,000 staff. Its 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 and Construction manages a current capital portfolio worth $35B, with a further $13.6B planned over the next 10-year commitment plan.

The Wastewater Capital Program oversees design and construction of all major capital projects for the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment. Work includes sustainability and resiliency upgrades and state of good repair projects, such as main sewage pump system upgrades, solids handling facility upgrades, power system improvements, combined sewer overflow abatement, and pump station rehabilitation.

The program team is made up of project managers and engineers who put environmental health and safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client service first.

This is job code 20310, an Assistant Electrical Engineer role working as an Assistant Project Manager in the program's Queens, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, work as a core member of the project team, helping to hit project goals and milestones.
• 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 so projects finish successfully.
• Support design and construction work by building Environmental Health and Safety into every stage of the project lifecycle.
• Work with operating bureaus on client service and apply all project delivery procedures.
• Coordinate with the bureau's support groups, including Project Controls (Schedule and Cost) and the Permit Resource group.
• Build clear communication and coordination with agency bureaus, other city agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Track permit requirements, help resolve project issues, and reduce risk so work keeps moving.
• Oversee delivery quality across the project lifecycle and monitor key performance indicators for budget, schedule, and contract metrics.
• Under supervision, carry out dependable, skilled field condition surveys and write accurate reports on what you observe.
• Take 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.
• Report directly to an Accountable Manager.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university, plus one year of full-time satisfactory experience in electrical engineering work; or
• Hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college, plus a master's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.
• A master's degree in electrical engineering can only replace one year of full-time satisfactory electrical engineering experience. Degrees in other engineering fields or in engineering technology are not accepted.
• Show critical thinking skills and strong independent data analysis.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Meet deadlines and adjust flexibly to changing work assignments.
• Preferred: Have robust knowledge of wastewater treatment systems and equipment.
• Preferred: Know the codes, standards, and design guidelines that apply to wastewater treatment facilities.
• Preferred: Read and understand engineering reports, specifications, and drawings.
• Preferred: Communicate and write excellently.

Conditions

Only permanent Civil Service Assistant Electrical Engineers, or people who have taken Civil Service Exam No. 7007, may apply. Applicants without either will not be considered for an interview.

Work extended days from time to time when needed.

Do fieldwork that involves standing and walking on uneven ground, steep slopes, and stairs, in all weather.

Drive a motor vehicle for site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and meetings with stakeholders.

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

The employer is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on legally protected status.