Deputy Director of Construction

ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Construction Project Manager civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent Parks employees in or on leave from a comparable title. Major Responsibilities Under general direction of the Construction Director, perform highly responsible construction management work and supervise a group of Construction Resident Engineers who are responsible for supervising construction capital projects and maintain them on time and within budget. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administrative oversight of staff, hiring, training, and health and safety. Plan, assign and review the work of Construction Resident Engineers. Plan, supervise and review the work of Construction Supervision Consultants. Plan, assign and coordinate the work of Special Inspection Consultants. Meet with design team to recommend and help expedite solutions with issues requiring a change to the contract. Ensure staff enters project information into Unifier in a timely manner. Direct contractors on compliance with plans and specifications and approve changes in the field. Responsible for State Pollution Discharge Elimination System site inspections. Represent Park's Capital Construction Division and serve as a liaison at stakeholder meetings amongst various divisions within the Agency including Public Programs, Maintenance and Operations, Citywide Services and Concessions together with other agencies, utility companies, contractors, consultants, community boards, the public and vendors. Assist in the monitoring of various contract administrative requirements, including Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) goals and Project Labor Agreements. View and comment on contract plans and specifications. Review project drawings during design phase (75% - 90% complete) for constructability. Develop creative solutions to solve problems while working in a variety of conditions and situations. Instruct new Resident Engineers on Parks protocols, standards and requirements, including all topics established at Resident Engineer trainings. May represent the Director of Construction and perform all associate tasks, including supervision of the entire team of Construction Resident Engineers, as needed. Appointees to this position will receive a $2,122 Assignment Differential in addition to their base salary. Only employees in the Construction Project Manager and Associate Project Manager titles are eligible for the $2,122 differential. How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 705947.All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 705947 on your cover letter and resume.Work Location: Olmsted Center, QueensNOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.nyc.gov/parksMOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER - 34202 Minimum Qualifications A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or One year of the experience as described in "1" above and a baccalaureate degree 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), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or One year of the experience as described in "1" above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in "1" above and the education as described in "2" above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in "2" above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience. Note: Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project. Driver License Requirement At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment. Preferred Skills Significant work experience in construction, including scheduling and coordination of several projects simultaneously. Excellent writing skills. Excellent supervisory, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Unifier. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-11