Managing Mechanical Engineer

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The Capital Plan Management Department is responsible for developing and implementing the Five-Year Capital Plan which outlines priorities for constructing new school facilities as well as upgrading our existing buildings. The Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Five-Year Capital Plan totals $21 billion and encompasses efforts in four categories: Capacity, Healthy Schools, Capital Investment, and Mandated Programs. Through the execution of the Five-Year Capital Plan, the department plays a key role in shaping and defining the projects that will meet the complex and vital needs of our evolving school system.

Job Description Summary

The Managing Mechanical Engineer - A coordinates project activities, guides interdisciplinary teams assigned to departmental projects, manages technical resources, and participates in the development of the technical resources required to properly scope and design projects.

Job Description

Responsibilities Include:

Engineering Specialty Required - Mechanical Engineering

• Guide interdisciplinary teams assigned to projects.

• Perform technical review of scope reports to ensure work adherence to the project schedule, budget, codes, and/or SCA standards.

• Coordinate architectural and engineering design activities related to the new project in the scope & design phases.

• Help brainstorm and strategize the needs and priorities of updates to mechanical systems for both short and long-term timeframe

• Participate in day-to-day operations to address and resolve specific managerial, operational, and administrative problems and inquiries.

• Perform managerial functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, making decisions about design-related services and materials, and/or making recommendations regarding personnel selection.

• Participate in meetings on issues relating to departmental and interdepartmental functions of the department/unit.

• Perform related duties, as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• NYS Professional Engineer License

• Eight years of mechanical engineering experience post license, four years of leadership experience required

Civil Service Classification: Competitive

Salary Range: $105,159 - $160,000

Closing Date: Until Filled

Education

Baccalaureate

Certifications (if required)

Professional Engineer - NYS Department of Education

Work Experience

Eight years of full time progressive experience as a Professional Engineer; four years must have been as a project leader, project engineer or major project contributor or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. Selective Certification for Special Experience. Electrical: must have eight years of full time paid post-licensure experience in electrical work as a Professional Engineer; four years must be as a project leader, project engineer, or major project contributor; or a comparable level of responsibility. Green & Sustainable Technology: must have eight years of full time paid post-licensure experience, including four years of green & sustainable design as a Professional Engineer and accreditation in green and sustainable design; four years must be as a project leader, project engineer, or major project contributor; or a comparable level of responsibility. Candidates for the Green & Sustainable Technology specialty must present evidence of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credentials (i.e., LEED Accredited Professional [LEED AP]).Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning: must have eight years of full time paid post-licensure experience in heating, ventilation, & air conditioning work as a Professional Engineer; four years must be as a project leader, project engineer, or major project contributor; or a comparable level of responsibility. Plumbing & Drainage: must have eight years of full time paid post-licensure experience in plumbing & drainage work as a Professional Engineer; four years must be as a project leader, project engineer, or major project contributor; or a comparable level of responsibility. Structural: must have eight years of full time paid post-licensure experience in structural work as a Professional Engineer; four years must be as a project leader, project engineer, or major project contributor; or a comparable level of responsibility.

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

We offer excellent benefits including:

* Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)

* Prescription drug option

* Dental and Vision coverage

* NYC Qualified Pension Plan

* Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options

* Transit Check Program

* Public Loan Forgiveness Program

* Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.  We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees