Engineering Director for Construction Oversight

3 weeks ago

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada City of New York Full time

Position Overview: This role is exclusively available to current employees of the City of New York holding a permanent Civil Service title of ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER, ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER, or ADMINISTRATIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER. Candidates who are reachable on the Civil Service lists for these titles are also welcome to apply.

Application Instructions: To be considered for this opportunity, please ensure that your current permanent Civil Service title and/or your score/list number for the relevant civil service exams are clearly indicated on your resume and cover letter.

About the Office: The New York City Comptroller's Office is dedicated to enhancing the financial health, integrity, and operational effectiveness of the city's government. This commitment aims to foster trust, secure a prosperous future for all New Yorkers, and build a more equitable and resilient community. The office, led by an independently elected official, ensures accountability in budgeting, responsible investing, efficient operations, and adherence to obligations and promises, while addressing long-term challenges.

Bureau of Engineering Responsibilities: The Bureau of Engineering (BOE) plays a crucial role in evaluating claims related to construction, construction services, and property damage. This ensures fair and just resolutions of claims and lawsuits involving the City. Additionally, BOE is responsible for the timely administration of City contracts, with its technical analysis being central to the Bureau's mission. The Bureau also reviews Final Contract Time Extensions requests to promote equitable contract administration and protect the City from unforeseen claims. BOE collaborates with City-wide Engineering Audit Officers to ensure compliance with contract provisions and Comptroller's Directives during the pre-audit of payments on capital construction projects. The Bureau is committed to increasing equity, inclusiveness, and transparency in the claims process.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Supervise a team of professional engineers and scientists in the investigation and analysis of intricate construction claims and contract disputes, providing necessary coaching and mentorship.
  2. Conduct thorough investigations and analyses of highly complex construction claims and contract disputes.
  3. Lead research, inquiries, inspections, cost estimating, contract interpretation, and delay and impact studies.
  4. Prepare and oversee comprehensive reports addressing entitlement and damages, along with settlement recommendations.
  5. Establish responsibilities and performance standards for staff, ensuring alignment with relevant civil service titles and operational needs. Delegate tasks based on staff expertise and workload.
  6. Engage with senior personnel from the City, engineering and legal firms, and construction contractors.
  7. Participate actively in settlement meetings and negotiations.
  8. Implement Bureau policies within the directorate.
  9. Monitor directorate performance and report progress and issues to the supervisor as required.
  10. Perform additional related duties and assignments as necessary.

Qualifications:

All applicants must be current City of New York employees in a permanent Civil Service title of Administrative Engineer, Administrative Project Manager, or Administrative Construction Project Manager, or currently reachable on the civil service lists for these titles. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and a minimum of 10 years of full-time paid experience in civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, environmental, or air pollution control engineering is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in relevant engineering fields, with at least two (2) years in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

Preferred Skills:

  • Familiarity with New York City construction contracts, PPB Rules, and related policies and procedures.
  • Experience managing significant construction contracts, including three (3) or more years supervising a professional staff.
  • Knowledge of construction methodologies, scheduling, and cost estimation.
  • Proficiency in Primavera or similar project management/scheduling software.
  • Self-motivated problem solver with strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
  • Ability to assess information, exercise independent judgment, and draw sound conclusions based on facts and reasonable assumptions.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated management and leadership abilities through formal training and progressively responsible roles.

Additional Information:

This position is also open to qualified individuals with disabilities eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate your interest in being considered through this program in your resume and cover letter.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may qualify for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For further details, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website.

Residency Requirement: New York City residency is not a requirement for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce, ensuring a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic.

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