Director of Engineering, Construction Management

3 weeks ago

Hamilton Ontario EH, Ontario, Canada City of New York Full time

IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those currently serving as a permanent or probable permanent, i.e. probationary, Administrative Engineer will be considered.


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 stormwater, 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 Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the city. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.


Wastewater utilities are moving from handlers of wastewater to managers of sustainable resources and watershed-scale environmental leaders seeking the least-cost/highest return environmental and social solutions. We are embracing best practices and collaboration to ensure a sustainable future that minimizes waste, maximizes resources, protects our ratepayers, improves the community and embraces innovation.


The BWT Director of Engineering will manage three divisions:

  1. The Division of Engineering Design is responsible for managing the Bureau's three engineering sections (Mechanical, Electrical and Structural) in the design of capital construction projects for the replacement/reconstruction of equipment and structures at the Bureau's facilities. The sections consist of various levels and disciplines designing 150-200 projects at any given time totaling over $100M per year.
  2. The Division of Construction Management ensures that projects are constructed to exacting standards to provide the required functionality for proper and consistent operations of BWT facilities to support compliance with all Federal and State mandates applicable to wastewater discharges to waters of the United States.
  3. The Division of Contractor Maintenance manages over 90 maintenance and service contracts to provide preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment and systems at all BWT's facilities.

The successful candidate will serve on the Bureau's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and will be a self-motivated individual with advanced communication skills, a solid working knowledge of program management procedures, design, construction, and engineering practices so as to facilitate successful planning, design and construction of capital and infrastructure projects.


The Director reports directly to the BWT Assistant Commissioner of Engineering and will be tasked with developing and utilizing consistent and reliable means and methods for the Bureau in the examination and tabulation of data, analysis and reports. The Director is expected to bring programmatic improvements to all levels of responsibility through analysis, development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and adoption of industry best practices.


As Directed by the BWT Assistant Commissioner of Engineering, the Director will be engaged in the following initiatives:

  1. Leadership: Provide leadership and management for programs, projects and initiatives facilitating team efforts and helping to define goals, timelines, resource requirements and planning.
  2. Continuous Improvement: Improved business practices and work environment across the Directorship.
  3. Strategic Thinking: Develop strategies to achieve Directorship and organizational goals; adapt strategies to changing conditions.
  4. Prioritize and Execute Tasks: Demonstrate ability to prioritize and execute tasks to achieve project goals.

Minimum 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.


Preferred Skills
  • In depth knowledge of design, construction, project management and capital project delivery.
  • High-level functional technical knowledge and skill in a large organization, public utility, or wastewater programs.
  • Knowledge of whole systems analysis, process reengineering, process improvement, lean management philosophy, six sigma or other related continuous improvement processes.
  • Strong organization and project management skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of general management, project management, personnel management, and supervisory techniques and principles.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience with diverse workforce.
  • Experience with NYC budgeting and procurement.

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.


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.

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