Director, Engineering/General Construction

Note: This position is open only to the current City of New York employees serving in a permanent Civil Service title of ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER; or, ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER; or, ADMINISTRATIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER. Candidates who are currently reachable on the Civil Service lists for the titles mentioned above are also eligible to apply.

To be considered for this position, PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE YOUR CURRENT PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE and/or your score/list number for the civil service exams for the titles mentioned above on your resume and cover letter.

The New York City Comptroller’s Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptroller’s office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term challenges we face together.

The Bureau of Engineering (BOE) provides technical competency in the evaluation of claims pending in the Bureau of Law and Adjustment (BLA) involving construction, construction services, and property damage to ensure the fair and just resolution of claims and lawsuits involving the City. BOE also enables the timely and just administration of City contracts. BOE’s technical analysis and recommendations are core to the Bureaus’ mission to ensure the fair and just resolution of claims while protecting the fiscal interest of the city. In addition, BOE’s thorough and expeditious review of Final Contract Time Extensions requests (FTE) promotes the equitable and fair administration of City contracts while protecting the City from unanticipated claims under such contracts. BOE furthers its mission by liaising with City-wide Engineering Audit Officers and providing guidance on compliance with contract provisions and Comptroller’s Directives in the pre-audit of payments on capital construction projects. BOE strives to increase equity, inclusiveness, and transparency in the claims process, by simplifying access to and enhancing ease of use.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director will be responsible to oversee a group of professional engineers and scientists that are primarily responsible for the investigation and analysis of complex construction claims and contract disputes, and other engineering work assigned to the directorate. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Supervise staff in the investigation and analysis of complex construction claims and contract disputes, and provide coaching and mentoring as necessary.
- Investigate and analyze construction claims and contract disputes of extremely high complexity.
- Undertake and direct the research, inquiries, inspections, cost estimating, contract interpretation, and delay and impact studies.
- Prepare and oversee the preparation of comprehensive reports that address entitlement and damage, and provide settlement recommendations.
- Develop responsibilities and performance standards for staff within the directorate, that are consistent with relevant civil service titles and operational requirements. Delegate assignments based on staff skill sets, directorate's workload and deadlines.
- Interact with senior level personnel of the City as well as engineering and legal firms, and construction contractors.
- Actively participate in settlement meetings and negotiations.
- Implement Bureau's policies within their directorate.
- Track directorate performance and report on progress and issues to supervisor, as required.
- Perform other related work and assignments as may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS: All applicants must be current City of New York employees serving in a permanent Civil Service title of Administrative Engineer; or, Administrative Project Manager; or, Administrative Construction Project Manager; or, currently be reachable on the civil service lists for the titles mentioned above; and preferably, possess a valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and 10+ years of full-time paid experience in civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, environmental or air pollution control engineering work.

To be considered for this position, PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE YOUR CURRENT PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE and/or your score/list number for the civil service exams for the titles mentioned above on your resume and cover letter.

1. 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.

- Knowledge of New York City construction contracts, the PPB Rules, policies and procedures related to City construction contracts.
- Experience in managing major construction contracts, including three (3) or more years supervising a staff of professionals.
- Knowledge of construction methods, scheduling and cost estimating.
- Knowledge of Primavera and/or similar project management/scheduling software.
- Self motivated problem solver with excellent analytical and strong decision-making skills.
- Ability to analyze information, exercise independent judgment and reach sound conclusions supported by facts and reasonable assumptions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong management and leadership skills acquired through formal trainings and/or increasingly responsible positions.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.