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BOB-Manager of Design

New York City Department of Transportation
$66,330.00 - $99,528.00
United States, New York, New York
55 Water Street (Show on map)
Dec 09, 2025
Civil Service Title- Assistant Civil Engineer Under the direction of the Director of Design & Planning, the Manager of Design assists with the coordination, oversight, and evaluation of design and construction activities within the BQE, Design-Build and Emergency Contracts Unit and provide support to related construction activities. Specific duties and responsibilities: Serves as the primary communication link between Design/Planning and In-Field Construction activities. - Monitors and evaluates with some direction the performance of private consultants and contractors - Assists the Director of Design & Planning in the evaluation of complex design reports, calculations, design plans, construction concepts and construction schedules - Assists in the development of Technical Specifications for Design-Build projects within the BQE, Design-Build, and Emergency Contracts Unit - Documents progress and technical conclusions, through the preparation of written reports, memorandums, tabulated registers, and presentations. - Performs technical reviews that all work undertaken is in accordance with Agency, City, State, and Federal guidelines and requirements. Preferred Skills Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex and highly technical data, reports, calculations and design plans related to bridge and highway projects Skill in communicating verbally and dealing effectively with consultants, utilities, and individuals representing the agencies or organizations; Ability to supervise a staff of engineers in the planning, organizing, coordination, and control of Design-Build projects and Emergency Contracts Ability to write clear and effective reports, letters, memos, and correspondence; Familiarity and experience working in the Design-Build environment within transportation; Ability to work under pressure and meet restrictive deadlines; 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# 758008. For other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 758008 Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please. ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210 Minimum Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering. Preferred Skills Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex and highly technical data, reports, calculations and design plans related to bridge and highway projects Skill in communicating verbally and dealing effectively with consultants, utilities, and individuals representing the agencies or organizations Ability to supervise a staff of engineers in the planning, organizing, coordination, and control of Design-Build projects and Emergency Contracts Ability to write clear and effective reports, letters, memos, and correspondence Familiarity and experience working in the Design-Build environment within transportation Ability to work under pressure and meet restrictive deadlines Ability to improvise and develop innovative solutions for unusual conditions arising in the field for Design-Build projects, Emergency contracts, and other specialty projects. 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.