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Deputy Director

Job Description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 101 Tyrellan Ave, 2nd Fl, Staten Island, NY 10309

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Construction Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the Promotional Exam #3523,or have passed the Open-Competitive Exam #3039 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is in search of a Deputy Director for the Construction Management 1 – Borough of Staten Island.

The successful candidate will be responsible for an annual capital program comprised of approximately 16 projects with a total value of approximately $300 million; manage technical and professional construction staff responsible for overseeing capital-funded sewer, water main and roadway projects; review construction plans; coordinate with client agencies to resolve any operational field problems involving design; ensure contract compliance and payment of contractors; and schedule and perform final inspections. Additionally, the selected candidate will participate in various agency taskforces relating to new initiatives in change orders, project record keeping, and quality assurance.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

Qualifications

At least six years of full-time satisfactory experience in construction management work on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $15,000, at least eighteen months of which must have been in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction; and a combination of the following, sufficient to equal a total of ten years of education and experience:
a. Full-time satisfactory experience in construction inspection on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $15,000. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of construction inspection experience up to a maximum of four years.
b. Full-time satisfactory experience in building construction as a journeyperson in one or more of the skilled building construction trades. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of journeyperson experience up to a maximum of four years.
c. Education in an accredited college leading to a bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or air pollution control, chemical, civil including structural and bridge design, electrical, mechanical, or sanitary engineering will be credited on the basis of 30 credits for one year of acceptable experience up to a maximum of four years.
A New York State license as a professional engineer or registered architect or a license as a professional engineer or registered architect from a state that has reciprocity with New York State may be substituted for the four years of education and experience described in "a", "b" and "c" above. However, all candidates must have at least six years of experience in construction management work described above, including at least eighteen months in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction.

License Requirements
Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. Employees must maintain the license during their employment.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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What You Should Know About Deputy Director, City of New York

Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in Staten Island? The NYC Department of Design and Construction is on the lookout for a Deputy Director to join our vibrant team. This isn’t just any job; it’s your chance to manage an annual capital program that comprises around 16 projects totaling approximately $300 million. As a Deputy Director, you'll oversee a group of technical and professional construction staff dedicated to capital-funded sewer, water main, and roadway projects. You will play a critical role in reviewing construction plans, ensuring contract compliance, and coordinating with client agencies to tackle operational field problems head-on. Your expertise will guide the final inspections and help shape various agency initiatives in project record-keeping and quality assurance—making a genuine impact in your community. But remember, this position requires specific qualifications, like six years of construction management experience on capital projects, with some time in managerial roles. So, if you believe you have the right experience and are eligible, this door is open for you. Let's help build a better New York together at the NYC Department of Design and Construction. Join us to create, innovate, and manage projects that serve our community!

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What responsibilities does the Deputy Director role at NYC Department of Design and Construction entail?

As the Deputy Director at the NYC Department of Design and Construction, you will oversee an annual capital program of approximately 16 major projects worth about $300 million. Your responsibilities will include managing technical and professional staff, reviewing construction plans, ensuring compliance with contracts, and coordinating with client agencies to resolve field issues, all while you contribute to new initiatives related to change orders and project quality assurance.