Assistant Commissioner, BQE Central

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and lead project work in coordination with the Deputy Commissioner of Bridges, other NYC DOT leadership, and relevant consultant teams.
• Manage and direct engineering, profession and technical staff in the review and analysis of bridge construction projects, inclusive of all phases of the project.
• Oversee the environmental processes, including but not limited to CEQR, SEQRA, ULURP, Parkland Alienation.
• Provide technical oversight ensuring bridge designs meet all regulatory standards (AASHTO, NYSDOT, etc.) and project specifications providing expertise in structural design and construction.
• Oversee consultant and construction management, responsible for the resolution of conflicts with consultants/contractors, oversee negotiations to resolve scheduling conflicts and delays, coordinate with ACCO and EAB as required.
• Participate in stakeholder coordination and engagement (including public meetings, office hours, guide messaging in newsletters and public notices), working with other units in the Agency and Division.
• Represent the Division when dealing with other City, State and Federal agencies, utilities, contractors, consultants and the general public.
• Responsible for budgeting and finance related matters as they relate to monitoring the capital budget, procurement process and grant applications.
• Oversee safety and compliance of the structures, consistent with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).
• Institute program controls for cost and schedule.
• Perform additional significant administrative and engineering functions for the Division of Bridges.
• The selected candidate will work directly with senior NYC DOT leadership, leadership in the Division (MIO, DB unit, Finance, etc.) and program staff, and City Hall to create strategy, manage project deliverables, and maintain critical deadlines.
• Lead meetings with supporting units in the Agency, external partners and maintain productive interagency collaboration at the City, State, and Federal level to provide updates, receive feedback on applicable documents and regulatory processes, and ensure that the necessary parties are included in all aspects of this project.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer is required.
• 15 years full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering, at least ten (10) years of which must have been in an executive or administrative capacity.

Preferred Skills

• Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills to navigate a high pressure, fast paced environment.
• Technical knowledge: Detailed familiarity with modern construction techniques, materials and structural engineering principles for bridge construction.
• Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex and highly technical data, reports and recommendations.
• Communication: Provide technical recommendations. Effective oral and written communication skills to prepare reports, make presentations and align stakeholders.
• Problem-solving: Proven ability to resolve complex technical and field engineering issues.

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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.