Deputy Director (Technical) - #1410089

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

The Department of Design and Construction seeks a Deputy Director to be part of the team of experienced professionals responsible for leading Alternative Delivery and spearheading a new CM-Build pilot program. The CM-Build pilot program is a priority initiative to implement public building projects using a collaborative project delivery model to ensure efficient delivery of high-quality projects. The portfolio includes priority new buildings and renovation projects for a diverse array of Sponsor Agencies.

Reporting to the Director in Alternative Delivery, the Deputy Director will oversee complex new building and renovation projects of varying scales within the CM-Build portfolio. The selected candidate will set the direct all project phases of CM-Build from initiation to completion to ensure successful implementation of CM-Build best practices and design and construction excellence.

Primary Responsibilities For The Deputy Director Include

• Supervise Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Junior Project Managers in Alternative Delivery and in collaboration with the Public Buildings division, providing direction and guidance on project issues and program activities.
• Under direction of the Director, provide leadership and guidance to implement CM-build policies and procedures, including the development of internal trainings and resources for implementation at all stages of work and track feedback for revisions.
• Provide advisory support for project development, procurement, selection, and contract award, including oversight of contract compilation. Perform project development duties as needed.
• Provide advisory support for project administration, engaging with the project management team throughout design and construction and assisting with the review of consultant submissions (i.e. design packages, estimates, schedules, and project management and risk management plans) and CM submissions (i.e. estimates, value engineering analyses, constructability reviews, procurement plans, and risk management plans). Perform project administration duties as needed.
• Manage program workflows for consultant and CM submission materials, including payments requisitions, subcontractor award letters, allowance requests, and change orders, and provide advisory support necessary to meet critical milestones. Review and approve any change requests (Extra Work, Modification requests, Compensable Relief Events, etc.) on all CM-build projects.
• Develop and manage sponsor agency and stakeholder relationships on both a project and program-wide basis.
• Assist with overall program reporting and tracking to support stakeholder engagement, industry partnerships and other strategic initiatives.
• Perform day-to-day project management duties to manage the lifecycle of a public buildings project from procurement through post-award and close-out. Manage consultant and CM’s work to ensure contract compliance, optimization of budget, schedule, and quality, and manage successful application of program tools, processes, and procedures.
  
  

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. 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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ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER - 8300B

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, business administration, or public administration, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
• A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in "1" above, a law degree, or a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect or Landscape Architect may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
  
  

Preferred Skills

Candidates should have at least six years of experience managing complex design and construction projects, including schedule, risk, and cost management experience. Candidates should possess excellent leadership, management, and organizational skills. Candidates should possess strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate ability to work in a team setting. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to balance multiple priorities and perform tasks across multiple projects at various stages of development and implementation. Proficiency in MS Office is preferred, and familiarity with Bluebeam is preferred.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.

, $62,407.00 – $131,871.00