Assistant Commissioner

Responsibilities

• Oversee an annual capital construction program of approximately 80 active projects valued at $1 billion
• Manage approximately 40 professional staff including program directors, project managers, and technical staff
• Ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget from initiation through closeout
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of consultants and contractors
• Resolve design, construction, and procurement issues promptly
• Participate in agency task forces and ensure compliance with capital commitment plan goals
• Develop procedures for project planning and management and provide progress reporting
• Attend high-level meetings with sponsor agencies and senior management

Requirements

• Valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer
• Six years of full-time experience in chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering, or plan examining work
• At least two years of experience in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity
• Must be permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or reachable on specific DDC promotional/open-competitive lists
• Must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without sponsorship

About the Company

The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is responsible for the design and construction of various public buildings and infrastructure for the City of New York.