Assistant Project Manager

Description

The team is part of a city environmental agency that supplies drinking water, treats wastewater and stormwater, and cuts air, noise and hazardous materials pollution. It is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country and employs close to 6,000 people.

The water supply runs on 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes across a 2,000 square mile watershed reaching 125 miles north and west of the city.

The Bureau of Engineering Design and Construction manages capital projects worth $35B now, with another $13.6B planned over the next 10-year commitment plan.

The Wastewater Capital Program oversees the design and construction of every major capital project for the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment. Current work includes sustainability and resiliency upgrades plus state of good repair work 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 of project managers and engineers puts environmental health and safety, quality, schedule, budget and client service first.

This is an Assistant Mechanical Engineer role, civil service reference 20410, working as an Assistant Project Manager in the Wastewater Capital Program in Queens, NY. You will work under supervision and report directly to an Accountable Manager. Only internal city employees are being considered.

Responsibilities

• Help the project team hit its goals and milestones, and check that schedules, reports and other work products match the program scope.
• Support the preparation, negotiation and processing of changes to consultant contract scope, cost and schedule so the project can finish successfully.
• Support design and construction work and build environmental health and safety into every phase of the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the main contact for the operating bureaus, and deliver project procedures in coordination with BEDC support groups such as Project Controls (schedule and cost) and the Permit Resource group.
• Keep communication and coordination running smoothly with agency bureaus, other city agencies and key stakeholders.
• Track permit requirements, help resolve issues and reduce risk so work keeps moving, and manage delivery quality across the lifecycle.
• Monitor key performance indicators for budget, schedule and contract metrics on an ongoing basis.
• Under supervision, carry out reliable 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.

Requirements

• Show strong critical thinking and independent data analysis.
• Communicate well both orally and in writing.
• Meet deadlines and adapt when work assignments change.
• Hold one of the following: a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics plus one year of full-time satisfactory mechanical engineering experience; a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering technology plus three years of full-time satisfactory mechanical engineering experience; or a bachelor's degree and a master's degree, both from accredited colleges, in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.
• You must hold permanent Civil Service status as an Assistant Mechanical Engineer to apply. Applicants without it will not be interviewed.
• 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

Based in Queens, NY, reporting to an Accountable Manager.

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

Fieldwork includes standing and walking on uneven ground, steep slopes and stairs, in any weather.

You must 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 city is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workforce free from discrimination and harassment.