ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER

BEDC seeks to hire an Environmental Engineer Level 1 to be an Accountable Manager (AM) for the Water System Capital Program (WSCP). Under general supervision, the selected candidate will report to a Deputy Portfolio Manager supervising water and wastewater system projects within the watershed and within NYC, including an improvement program for dams and potentially other reservoirs, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways, or other infrastructure projects. The selected candidate must be a 'hands-on' project manager. Work location: Jerome Park Reservoir, 3055 Goulden Ave, Bronx, NY 10463. The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is an equal opportunity employer. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Achieve project goals and milestones, ensuring schedules, reports, and work products conform to the scope of work; Prepare, negotiate, and process modifications to Consultant Contract scope, cost, and schedule; Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates' work assignments; Approve time and leave, evaluate staff members, and determine staffing requirements; Ensure environmental health & safety is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle; Coordinate project delivery procedures with Bureau support divisions; Manage issue resolution, risk mitigation, and project quality throughout the lifecycle; Communicate and coordinate with Agency Bureaus, City Agencies, and key Stakeholders; Continuously monitor key performance indicators for scope, schedule, budget, and other metrics

Requirements

Valid New York State Professional Engineer License; Four years of full-time experience in environmental engineering; A master's degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college is accepted as equivalent to one year of the full-time experience; At least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project (required for Assignment Level II or III); Permanent Civil Service Environmental Engineer status (only permanent civil service Environmental Engineers are eligible to apply)

Nice to have

Project Management of large capital contracts; Critical thinking and effective independent data analysis; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Understanding of codes and standards; Possession of a valid NYS driver's license may be required; Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel) and Microsoft Project