Location: Jamaica,NY, USA
Hours: Full Time- 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Assistant Civil Engineer title or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive (Exam #1101) or those who filed for the, Open-Competitive Exam #5015 may apply. Please include a copy of your Receipt of Filing or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.
The Division of Infrastructure at the Department of Design and Construction is seeking a Project Manager. The successful applicant, under supervision of the Director and Deputy Director, with limited latitude for independent judgment and action, will participate in sewer and water design alignment meetings; identify and provide solutions to utility interferences for the proposed City work; prepare minutes and reports following meeting participation; review utility scope of work submitted by the utility companies and check items and quantities against various projects' requirements; coordinate with various utility companies and prepare utility packages with cost estimates for the scope of utility work; review billing invoices submitted by the gas company for eligible gas cost-sharing work; recommend final payments to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP); maintain the office's database files; keep track of project statuses; and prepare and generate form letters, tables, charts, and reports as required.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.
All applicants, including City Employees:
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Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.
Preferred Skills
Candidates with exceptional verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, PDF editing (Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam Revu), and project management experience in infrastructure projects (such as sewers, water mains, and roadworks) will be given preference. Familiarity with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, and NYCDEP specifications and standards, MUTCD, AASHTO, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the NYC street infrastructure system and contemporary engineering practices and standards, is also required. Possession of the Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential is advantageous.
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
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.