Job Description

Serve as Engineer-in-Charge in the Bureau of Capital Design and Construction in the Division of Bridges. The selected candidate will manage the construction of one or more bridge capital engineering projects. The job may include some or all of the following tasks: Direct all functions during the construction phase of a bridge reconstruction/rehabilitation project with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Supervise, directly and indirectly, engineering professional and clerical employees. Oversee consultant Resident Engineering and Design Support teams assigned to the project. Schedule and run job meetings. Resolve differences between inspectors and contractors. Coordinate with multiple stakeholders including, other DOT units, other City agencies, New York State and other external government agencies. Participate in presentations and meetings with elected officials and community groups. Work with the engineer of record regarding change orders, interpretation of documents, shop drawing approvals, and other engineering related issues. Set goals based on department objectives, evaluate the performance of subordinates and consultants, and submit evaluation reports. Perform technical reviews of drawings, specifications, schedules, estimates, and reports produced by consultants and contractors. Prepare and process all payments to the contractor, REI, CSS & railroads. Review, provide independent estimates, and process all change orders to the contractor, REI, CSS & railroads. Prepare responses, and represents the agency, for all litigation and FOIL requests related to the project. Manage project budgets for construction, REI, CSS, railroad and related matters. Manage and resolve project issues. Take a proactive approach to project risk management. Manage project schedule. Prepare reports on projects status. Manage consultant and contractor contracts including, procurement, contract changes, and performance evaluations using City systems. Performs other related duties.

Qualifications

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.