ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER

About the role

The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) seeks to hire a Civil Engineer Level 2 to serve as an Accountable Manager (AM) for various projects involving City owned infrastructure at the Ashokan Reservoir.

Responsibilities

• Manage BEDC design and construction contracts for the WSCP program.
• Ensure projects are managed in accordance with all BEDC Standard Operating Procedures and best practices to meet quality, safety, schedule, budget and client satisfaction commitments.
• Use ePMIS for the majority of project workflows.
• Mentor subordinate staff and work to develop and maintain a strong partnering environment amongst all internal and external stakeholders.
• Review business cases from the Operating Bureaus and provide feedback to ensure that scope and budget items are adequate and appropriate for the project.
• Prepare the Request for Proposal to procure consultant design services and construction management services contracts and participate in the preparation of cost estimates and negotiation of the consultant contracts.
• Lead technical negotiations with regulators and City oversight agencies, as delegated, in coordination with BEDC management and DEP/City Legal on political and budgetary issues/constraints.
• Recommend approval for rating criteria from BEDC management and the ACCOs office.
• Verify all project scope, cost and schedule information contained in regular BEDC management reports to ensure accuracy and validity.
• Alert BEDC management immediately of any critical issues that significantly impact project scope, cost, schedule and regulatory compliance.
• Implement and enforce BEDC Environmental Health and Safety standards and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Coordinate all project issues through the Operating Bureau liaison and provide updates and schedule meetings with the Operating Bureau as required.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
• A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License.
• 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).
• 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.

Skills

• Project Management of large capital contracts.
• Critical thinking and effective independent data analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of codes and standards.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel) and Microsoft Project.

Work Location

Ben Nesin Building, 2389 Route 28A, Olivebridge, NY 12461

Additional Information

• DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce.
• This position may require operation of a motor vehicle to perform site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and to attend meetings with project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of codes and standards.
• This position may require possession of a valid NYS driver’s license.
• New York City Residency is not required for this position.
• 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.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Residency Requirement
• Additional Information

Job ID

CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215

Posted until

2026-08-31

Title code

20215

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER

Job level

02

Number of positions

1

Work location

2389 Route 28A, Shokan, Ny