Accountable Manager

Accountable Manager

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and storm water, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $35B, and another $13.6B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system. BEDC's Wastewater Capital Program (WWCP) staff oversees the design and construction of all capital projects managed on behalf of the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) and the Bureau of Water Supply (BWS).

Currently, WWCP manages the capital delivery requirements for BWT and BWS. Some of the capital projects delivered include wastewater resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) upgrades/state of good repair improvements, CSO abatement projects and pump station rehabilitation. WWCP consists of a group of project managers and engineers who manage capital projects consistent with BEDC's project delivery and construction management procedures, with an emphasis on environmental health and safety, scope, schedule, budget, and client service.

BEDC seeks to hire two Environmental Engineers Level 1 to be Accountable Managers (AM) for WWCP. The selected candidates will oversee and support the design and construction of WWCP projects for various WRRFs, such as but not limited to North River, Bowery Bay, Red Hook, Oakwood Beach, Owls Head, wastewater pump station projects across the city and also the Flushing Bay and Gowanus Superfund CSO programs.

The selected candidates will be responsible for the achievement of project goals and milestones, ensuring that all prepared schedules, reports, and work products conform to the scope of work. In addition, the AMs will undertake the preparation, negotiation, and processing of appropriate modifications to Consultant Contract scope, cost, and schedule for successful project completion. They will provide a day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates' work assignments, motivate current employees, approve time and leave, evaluate staff members and determine staffing requirements for implementation of the program.

The selected candidates must ensure that Environmental Health & Safety is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle and must be focused on client service to the operating bureaus. The selected candidates will be responsible for the implementation of all project delivery procedures and coordination with all the bureau support divisions, such as the Project Controls Group (Schedule & Cost), Permit Resource Division, Sustainability, Contracts Support, etc.

The AMs must be capable of quickly recognizing what is required for a major capital construction project and providing the sustained effort necessary to see the project through from conception to completion. The selected candidates will be responsible for the seamless communication/coordination with Agency Bureaus, other City and State Agencies, and key stakeholders. They must focus on issues resolution and risk mitigation to keep the project moving and must manage the quality of the project delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Where necessary, the AMs will be responsible for managing staff efficiently and effectively to ensure adequate staffing of projects and opportunities for professional growth. The selected candidates will also be responsible for continuous monitoring of key performance indicators with respect to Scope, Schedule, Budget, and other project performance metrics. The AMs will report directly to the Deputy Portfolio Manager.

Only applicants who are permanent Civil Service Environmental Engineers are eligible to apply to this JVN. If you do not have permanent civil service status as an Environmental Engineer, please do not apply to this position as you will not be considered for an interview.

Preferred skills include proficient oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with project staff, engineers/architects, inspectors, consultants, contractors, vendors, City operations staff and external project stakeholders such as regulatory agencies and community representatives. A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York with no restrictions is required. The license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

A detailed understanding of permitting, equipment and materials, codes and standards, shop/field testing is also required. Ability to determine adequacy and…