PRP -Pedestrian Ramp Senior Manager

In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Associate Project Manager, or must be reachable on the civil service list, Exam # 3110 and provide proof.

The Division of Sidewalk & Inspection Management (SIM) is responsible for maintaining 12,750 miles of sidewalk and more than 185,000 corners throughout the city. The Pedestrian Ramp Program (PRP), a unit within SIM, is committed to providing pedestrian (curb) ramps citywide that meet applicable accessibility laws and guidelines. Pedestrian ramps are a critical component in providing safe and accessible means of travel throughout New York City.

Pedestrian ramps provide access on and off our streets and sidewalk and are an essential tool for all pedestrians, especially aging New Yorkers and people with disabilities.

• Evaluating existing pedestrian ramps
• Developing accessible, ADA‑compliant design solutions, including geometric layout and grading.
• Reviewing project plans for compliance with the ADA and applicable standards.
• Coordinating with internal DOT units, external agencies, contractors, consultants, vendors, and members of the public to ensure successful implementation of accessibility requirements.
• Identifying and resolving design issues, answering accessibility‑related questions and assessing technical infeasibilities
• Conducting and participating in site visits related to pedestrian ramps design and construction.
• Managing pedestrian ramp contracts throughout the project life cycle.
• Overseeing the preparation of the project scope
• Conducting initial and recurring evaluation of project budgets
• Monitoring and assessing project schedules
• Identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to support successful project completion.

The Senior Manager/Engineer will be responsible for reviewing work completed by engineering staff, reviewing, and approving technical in feasibility documentation, and assessing ADA compliance of pedestrian ramps and other elements of pedestrian facilities both in the office and in the field. The Senior Manager/Engineer will assist in the development of agency policies regarding accessibility and pedestrian ramps, maintaining and revising design standards, contracts, and specifications.

One year of full‑time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either:

One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the disciplines above; (b) a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines described in “1” above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree; or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect.

Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.

In addition to meeting the…