Assistant Project Manager

Description

Posting 20617 for an Assistant Environmental Engineer role serving as Assistant Project Manager.

The company supplies 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, manages wastewater and storm water, and cuts air, noise and hazardous materials pollution.

It is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country and employs nearly 6,000 people.

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

The engineering design and construction bureau manages current capital projects worth $35B, with a further $13.6B planned over the next 10-year commitment plan.

The wastewater capital program team, based in Queens, NY, handles design and construction of major capital projects for the wastewater treatment bureau.

Current work includes sustainability, resiliency and state of good repair upgrades: main sewage pump system upgrades, solids handling facility upgrades, power system improvements, combined sewer overflow abatement and pump station rehabilitation.

The team is made up of project managers and engineers who give priority to environmental health and safety, quality, schedule, budget and client service.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, keep project goals and milestones on track and make sure schedules, reports and work products match the program scope of work.
• Support the team in preparing, negotiating and processing changes to consultant contract scope, cost and schedule.
• Build environmental health and safety into every stage of the project lifecycle as design and construction support.
• Serve the operating bureaus as the client and coordinate with all bureau support groups, including project controls (schedule and cost) and the permit resource group.
• Build clear communication with agency bureaus, other city agencies and key stakeholders.
• Monitor permit requirements, help resolve project issues and reduce risk so the project keeps moving.
• Manage delivery quality across the project lifecycle and track key performance indicators for budget, schedule and contract metrics.
• Under supervision, carry out reliable 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 critical thinking and independent data analysis.
• Communicate well orally and in writing, meet deadlines and adjust to changes in work assignments.
• Hold one of these education and experience combinations: a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in environmental, fire protection, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical or materials engineering plus one year of full-time satisfactory experience in environmental or fire protection engineering work; or a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in the related engineering technology fields plus three years of full-time satisfactory experience in environmental or fire protection engineering work; or a baccalaureate degree and a master's degree in environmental or fire protection engineering from an accredited college.
• Be able to operate a motor vehicle for site visits, equipment testing, inspections and meetings with stakeholders.
• 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 interpret engineering reports, specifications and drawings.
• Preferred: strong oral and written communication.

Conditions

Open only to internal city employees.

Only permanent Civil Service Assistant Environmental Engineers may apply; other applicants will not be interviewed.

Work extended days from time to time.

Fieldwork involves standing and walking on uneven ground, steep slopes and stairs in all weather.

Reports directly to an Accountable Manager.

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

The city is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status.