Technical Project 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 stormwater, 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 Water Supply seeks to hire an Associate Project Manager II for a position with the Engineering group within Drinking Water Operations
- South, located in Valhalla, New York.

Under direction, of the Engineering Manager, the Associate Project Manager II will serve as the Technical Project Manager and will manage the bureau’s service contracts and deliver technical expertise to the Engineering Group in the maintenance, repair, testing, and inspection of equipment and structures vital to drinking water treatment operations.

The Associate Project Manager II will lead investigations and troubleshooting efforts, develop project scopes, guide design activities, and oversee construction to ensure capital and maintenance projects are executed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with regulatory, operational, and quality standards. Specific duties include:

• Assisting the Engineering Manager with planning, scheduling, and inspecting all work performed by the Drinking Water Operations - South (DWO-S) Engineering Group
• Providing technical support to the Engineering Group by preparing and reviewing reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for in house projects
• Developing technical sketches and performing mathematical calculations
• Supporting coordination efforts during construction and repair activities for in house, capital, and Job Order Contract projects of moderate complexity within the DWO S directorate
• Conducting routine field inspections of water treatment facilities, attending construction-related meetings, and assisting in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, including minor design work for new installations or equipment replacements
• Drafting technical specifications and engineering plans, assembling contract bid packages, developing cost estimates, obtaining vendor quotes, and assisting with technical research or investigations related to equipment or facility deficiencies
• Participating in meetings with consultants, contractors, and vendors; gathering and submitting historical data, drawings, and plans; and supporting permit preparation, inspections, reporting, payment submissions, and other required documentation.
• Conducting field inspections, collecting and analyzing data, preparing progress reports, and updating maintenance records using a computer based asset management system
• Maintaining a management information system to support the planning, tracking, and control of project development and equipment maintenance activities
• Developing project schedules and cost estimates to support effective planning and execution.
• Coordinating activities among individuals, agencies, and departments involved in project completion
• Reviewing schedules, reports, and work orders prepared by consultants, contractors, and partner agencies to ensure adherence to project timelines and requirements
• Monitoring work performance and assisting in resolving issues identified during meetings or project coordination activities
• Meeting with City agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders to support project planning and execution
• Participating in the bid process and…