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
• Analyze and allocate staffing based on program workload and complexity
• Provide reporting on project status and progress to Senior Management

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, urban planning, or related field plus five years of experience in engineering design or construction coordination
• Two years of experience in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity
• Must be permanent in the Administrative Project Manager title or on specific DDC promotional/open-competitive lists
• Must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or Landscape Architect
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline
• Juris Doctor degree