BOB- Manager of Design

Civil Service Title- Administrative Project Manager

*IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATES MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ADMININSTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER OR REACHABLE ON DCAS OPEN COMPETATIVE CIVIL SERVICE LIST EXAM# 8042 OR ELEIGIBLE UNDER THE 55-A PROGRAM. PLEASE INDICATE ON YOUR RESUME.

Under the direction of the Director of Design & Planning, the Manager of Design is responsible for the coordination, oversight, and evaluation of design activities within the BQE, Design-Build and Emergency Contracts Unit and provide support to related construction activities. Specific duties and responsibilities: Serves as the primary communication link between Design/Planning and In-Field Construction activities

Monitors and evaluates the performance of private consultants and contractors
Evaluate complex design reports, calculations, design plans, construction concepts and construction schedules and recommend appropriate action
Develop Technical Specifications for Design-Build projects within the BQE, Design-Build, and Emergency Contracts Unit
Serves as the primary liaison and oversight for complex tasks, especially those involving the monitoring and inspection of structural components
Documents progress and technical conclusions, through the preparation of written reports, memorandums, tabulated registers, and presentations.
Assures that all work undertaken is in accordance with Agency, City, State, and Federal guidelines and requirements.
Represents the Division in dealing with other City, State, and Federal agencies, utilities, contractors, consulting engineers, the public and all other public or private bodies on those matters of the greatest scope of significance, specific to the BQE, Design-Build & Emergency Contracts Unit.
Performs additional significant administrative and engineering functions as determined by the Director of Design & Planning and the Executive Director of BQE, Design -Build and Emergency Contracts.

Preferred Skills-
Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex and highly technical data, reports, calculations and design plans related to bridge and highway projects
Skill in communicating verbally and dealing effectively with consultants, utilities, and individuals representing the agencies or organizations;
Ability to supervise a staff of engineers in the planning, organizing, coordination, and control of Design-Build projects and Emergency Contracts
Ability to write clear and effective reports, letters, memos, and correspondence;
Familiarity and experience working in the Design-Build environment within transportation;
Ability to work under pressure and meet restrictive deadlines;
Ability to improvise and develop innovative solutions for unusual conditions arising in the field for Design-Build projects, Emergency contracts, and other specialty projects.

Work Location-
55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041

Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method: For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# 688194. For other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 688194 Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. 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 engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) An accredited Master's degree 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 Landscape Architect. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills
Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex and highly technical data, reports, calculations and design plans related to bridge and highway projects
Skill in communicating verbally and dealing effectively with consultants, utilities, and individuals representing the agencies or organizations
Ability to supervise a staff of engineers in the planning, organizing, coordination, and control of Design-Build projects and Emergency Contracts
Ability to write clear and effective reports, letters, memos, and correspondence
Familiarity and experience working in the Design-Build environment within transportation
Ability to work under pressure and meet restrictive deadlines
Ability to improvise and develop innovative solutions for unusual conditions arising in the field for Design-Build projects, Emergency contracts, and other specialty projects.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
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.