BOB- Civil Engineer III

Civil Service Title- Civil Engineer III

* IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE LIST.

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Design Build and in coordination with Director of Design & Planning, the Design Build Project Manager is responsible for the coordination, oversight, and completion of the design build project including administration of related contracts for the Design Build project within the Design-Build and Emergency Contracts Unit.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

Serves as the primary communication link between Owner's Rep, Design Build team, on Design, Construction and administrative activities related to assigned Design Build Project;
Monitors and evaluates the performance of consultants and contractors;
Assists the Director of Design & Planning in the evaluation of complex design reports, calculations, design plans, construction concepts and construction schedules for incorporation in the RFP;
Conducts in-person inspection of field conditions and checks on the construction progress of project as the need arises;
Oversees the implementation of the Technical Specifications for Design-Build project as required by the contract including the quality oversight;
Ensures appropriate coordination during design finalization and resolution of comments from within DOT as well as other agencies
Assures that all work undertaken is in accordance with Agency, City, State, and Federal guidelines and requirements;
Represents the Division in dealing with other DOT Divisions, City, State, and Federal agencies, utilities, contractors, consulting engineers, the general public and all other public or private bodies on those matters related to the project;
Performs additional significant administrative and engineering functions as determined by the Executive Director of BQE, Design-Build and Emergency Contracts.

Preferred skills
Skill in communicating verbally and dealing effectively with contractors, consultants, utilities, and individuals representing these agencies or organizations;
Ability to write clear and effective reports, letters, memos, and correspondence;
Familiarity and experience working in the Design-Build environment;
Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex and technical data, reports, and recommendations;
Ability to work under pressure and meet restrictive deadlines;
Ability to supervise a staff of engineers in the planning, organizing, coordination, and control of Design-Build projects and Emergency Contracts;
Ability to improvise and develop innovative solutions for unusual conditions arising in the field for Design-Build projects, Emergency contracts, and other specialty projects.

Work Location
55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041

Hours
35

Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method: For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# 733910. For other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 733910 Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.

CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer's License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

A masters degree in civil engineering 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) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in "1" above.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

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.