ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

About the role

The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) seeks to hire two Project Managers to be Assistant Project Managers for the Wastewater Capital Program (WWCP) directorate in Queens, NY. The selected candidates will support upgrades/state of good repair construction projects at wastewater resource recovery facilities (WRRF), combined sewer overflow (CSO) facilities and pumping stations.

Responsibilities

• Support achievement of project goals and milestones
• Ensure prepared program schedules, reports, and work products conform to the program scope of work
• Negotiate and process modifications to consultant contract scope, cost, and schedule for successful project completion
• Ensure Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop seamless communication/coordination with agency bureaus, other city agencies, and key stakeholders
• Resolve issues and manage risk mitigation to keep the project moving
• Monitor key performance indicators with respect to budget, schedule, and contract metrics
• Develop and track contract documents
• Manage development of design documents
• Conduct field investigations and develop solutions to issues
• Review and maintain scope, schedule, and cost development and management
• Perform contract administration/procurement
• Communicate with project stakeholders
• Adhere to Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) regulations

Requirements

• Robust knowledge of wastewater treatment systems and equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines applicable to wastewater treatment facilities
• Ability to read and understand engineering reports, specifications, and drawings
• Excellent communication and writing skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in project management for engineering, architectural, and landscape architectural projects
• Understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines applicable to wastewater treatment facilities
• Ability to read and understand engineering reports, specifications, and drawings
• Strong communication and writing skills

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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