ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks to hire an Assistant Chemical Engineer to be an Assistant Project Manager for the Water System Capital Program (WSCP) directorate, located at the Sutton Park office in Valhalla, NY. Under supervision, the selected candidate will report to an Accountable Manager and assist in supervising water and wastewater system projects within the watershed, which extends 125 miles north and west of the City. Projects may include dams, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways or other miscellaneous infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Assist in supervising water and wastewater system projects within the watershed; plan, coordinate and direct the implementation of design and construction of projects in the NYC watershed; monitor permit requirements and assist in resolving project issues; conduct field condition surveys and prepare accurate reports on physical observations; review contract documents, codes and regulations and compare them to project requirements to identify deficiencies; actively participate in field investigations to develop alternative approaches and solutions to meet project objectives; work with the construction management team to perform inspections of construction activity; attend required environmental compliance and safety related training classes

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in chemical engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering work; or baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in chemical engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering work; or baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and master's degree from an accredited college in chemical engineering; ability to operate a motor vehicle to perform site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and attend meetings with project stakeholders; ability to perform field work that may require standing and walking on uneven surfaces, steep slopes, and stairs in all weather conditions; ability to work extended days from time to time

Nice to have

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, etc.); understanding of project management principles, specifically the procedures used by DEP; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to meet deadlines and be flexible in assignment of work responsibilities; critical thinking skills and effective independent data analysis