Assistant Project Manager

Description

The agency 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 staff.

Its water supply draws on 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 runs capital projects worth $35B today, with another $13.6B planned over the next 10-year commitment plan.

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

This is an Assistant Chemical Engineer role working as Assistant Project Manager in the Wastewater Capital Program's Queens, New York office, within a team of project managers and engineers focused on environmental health and safety, quality, schedule, budget and client service.

Responsibilities

• Help the team meet project goals and milestones.
• Check that schedules, reports and other work products match the program scope of work.
• Support the preparation, negotiation and processing of changes to consultant contract scope, cost and schedule.
• Support design and construction work, making sure environmental health and safety is built into every project phase.
• Serve as the contact for operating bureaus and deliver client service to them.
• Apply project delivery procedures and coordinate with BEDC support groups, including Project Controls (Schedule & 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 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.
• Attend required environmental compliance and safety training and follow the related regulations.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in chemical engineering plus one year of full-time satisfactory chemical engineering work experience, or
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in chemical engineering technology plus three years of full-time satisfactory chemical engineering work experience, or
• A bachelor's degree and a master's degree, both from accredited colleges, in chemical engineering.
• Show critical thinking and effective independent data analysis.
• Communicate well orally and in writing.
• Meet deadlines and adjust flexibly to changing work assignments.
• Preferred: Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment systems and equipment.
• Preferred: Knowledge of codes, standards and design guidelines for 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 considered for this role.

Only permanent Civil Service Assistant Chemical Engineers may apply; others will not be considered for an interview.

You report directly to an Accountable Manager and work under supervision.

You may occasionally be required to work extended days.

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

You must 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 city is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes diversity and bars discrimination based on protected characteristics.