BOB-Assistant Commissioner, Design Build, East River Bridges & Moveable Bridges

About the role

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is seeking an Assistant Commissioner to oversee three units: Design Build, East River Bridges, and Moveable Bridges and tunnels under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct engineering, professional, and technical staff in the review and analysis of bridge construction projects.
• Ensure bridge designs meet regulatory standards (AASHTO, state standards) and project specifications, providing expertise in structural design and rehabilitation.
• Monitor project progress, resource allocation, and quality control during construction to ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.
• Responsible for the resolution of conflicts with contractors arising from field conditions. Oversees negotiations with contractors to resolve scheduling conflicts and delays caused by unanticipated conditions in order to establish additional compensation, when warranted. As necessary, coordinates with the Office of the ACCO/EAB on related matters.
• Represents the Division in dealing with other City, State, and Federal agencies, utilities, contractors, consulting engineers, the general public and all other public or private bodies on those matters of the greatest scope of significance.
• Aid in developing and monitoring capital improvement budgets, procurement processes, and grant applications.
• Oversee bridge inspection programs, including National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), and enforce safety measures, including overseeing site inspections.
• Perform additional significant administrative and engineering functions for Division of Bridges.

Requirements

• A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills to mentor engineering teams and direct multi-disciplined projects.
• Detailed familiarity with modern construction techniques, materials, and structural engineering principles for bridge construction.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to prepare reports, make presentations, and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to resolve complex technical and field engineering issues.

Skills

• Leadership
• Technical Knowledge
• Communication
• Problem-Solving

Benefits

N/A

Pay

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Schedule

35 hours per week