Job Description

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and storm water, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP’s water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $23.8B, and another $10.5B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.

Our Water System Capital Program (WSCP) oversees planning, design, construction management, and construction to support the upgrading and state of good repair of the Bureau of Water Supply’s critical infrastructure. BEDC delivers a substantial multibillion dollar capital program as required to provide for new infrastructure as well as the reconstruction of existing assets to ensure the integrity, continuity, and high quality of the water supply. This work spans the DEP’s vast network of wastewater treatment plants, dams, bridges, shafts, reservoirs, tunnels, pumping stations, ultraviolet disinfection system, filtration systems, and associated facilities throughout New York City and its watershed.

BEDC seeks to hire an Administrative Engineer M3 to be the Deputy Portfolio Manager (PM) overseeing the administration and operation of a significant subset of projects within a Water System Capital Program directorate in upstate, NY. The Deputy PM will support the PM managing a portfolio of upstate Water System Capital Program projects including: Hillview Reservoir projects, which include the South Connecting Conduit, Chemical Addition Facilities, Flow Control Improvements, Dam Rehabilitation and Security Fence Improvements. Additional projects include the Jerome Park Reservoir and Aqueduct Rehabilitation.

A portfolio typically consists of a dozen large-scale capital projects in various stages of planning, design and construction with an aggregate value of $1 Billion or more. The Deputy PM will manage assigned projects, while also overseeing AM staff managing projects within the same program or project groups. While assigned projects will change as existing projects are closed out and new projects are initiated, typical assigned projects include time-sensitive work on various consent order, mayoral priority or other mandated projects.

The Deputy PM will direct the oversight of the planning, design and construction of major capital construction projects for a program that will allow the DEP to meet its water system requirements into the future. The selected candidate will be responsible for the achievement of project goals and milestones, ensuring that all prepared schedules, reports, and work products conform to the scope of work. In addition, the Deputy PM will support the preparation, negotiation, and processing of appropriate modifications to Consultant Contract scope, cost, and schedule for successful project completion. The selected engineer must ensure that Environmental Health & Safety is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle and must be focused on client service to the operating bureaus. The selected candidate will be responsible for the implementation of all project delivery procedures and coordination with all the bureau support divisions, such as the Project Controls Group (Schedule & Cost), Permit Resource Division, Sustainability, Contracts Support, etc. The Deputy PM must be capable of quickly recognizing what is required for a major capital construction project and providing the sustained effort necessary to see the project through from conception to completion. The selected candidate will also be responsible for continuous monitoring of key performance indicators with respect to Scope, Schedule, Budget, and other project performance metrics.

The Deputy PM will oversee delivery of a major program or group of projects within a portfolio. The selected candidate will serve as an Acting Portfolio Manager in the absence of the Portfolio Manager and will participate in bureau-wide programs/initiatives (e.g., RFP template development, SOP ownership, curriculum development/presentations for PM Training). The Deputy PM will support other initiatives or issue resolution within the portfolio, directorate, or bureau. The Deputy PM will perform program/project delivery tasks requiring more experience, resolve and keep watch over interrelated issues and schedules, and delegate less complex project management tasks to their AM/project support staff. The Deputy PM will ensure close coordination, consistency, and communication within the portfolio. Under the direction of the PM, Deputy PM may serve as the construction lead responsible on portfolio projects in design to ensure constructability and provide recommendations on potential construction methods as well as sequencing. The Deputy PM will evaluate and recommend cost-effective alternatives to meet project goals balancing scope, cost and schedule constraints, and may be tasked to deep dive into challenged projects to prevent further slips or limit monetary exceedances.

The selected candidate must be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills and effective independent data analysis. The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, and an ability to be flexible in assignment of work responsibilities.

The selected candidate may be required to work extended days from time to time. The selected candidate will also be required to perform fieldwork, which may require standing, and walking on uneven surfaces, steep slopes, stairs, in all weather conditions.

The Deputy Portfolio Manager will report directly to the Portfolio Manager.


PREFERRED SKILLS
- Minimum experience of 5 years as an Accountable Manager or equivalent overseeing capital project delivery on water system projects.

- Experience using formal project delivery SOPs and methodology for major project capital construction.

- Validated competence in project management through PMI certification, completion of AM training or equivalent.

- Strong technical skills, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills with a working knowledge of MS Office software and Project Scheduling Software.

- Knowledge of engineering design and construction industry standards and practices as well as environmental engineering operations and processes for water system facilities.

- Knowledge of design and construction industry standards and practices as well as a strong ability to work on a broad multidisciplinary base with various fields and trades as well as the ability to concurrently handle multiple related and non-related tasks.

- Proficient oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with project staff, engineers/architects, inspectors, consultants, contractors, (foreign and domestic), vendors, City operations staff and external project stakeholders such as regulatory agencies and community representatives.

- Experience in writing and reviewing contract specifications for major public works projects.

- This position may require operation of a motor vehicle to perform site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and to attend meetings with project stakeholders.


Residency Requirement:

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

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 StudentAid.gov/PSLF.

Work Location:

Eastview - 10 Walker Road, Valhalla NY 10595

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DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job.

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.

We appreciate your interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

All appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

Qualifications

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.