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City of New York Managing Engineer (4 Positions) in New York, New York
Job Description
NOTE: All applicants must be current City of New York employees serving in a permanent (not provisional) Civil Service title of either Administrative Engineer, or Administrative Project Manager, or Administrative Construction Project Manager.
To be considered for this position, PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE YOUR CURRENT PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE 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 to a Director, the Managing Engineers will be responsible for the investigation and analysis of construction contract claims and disputes and for the oversight of the work performed by staff under their supervision. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Investigate and analyze construction claims and contract disputes of high complexity.
Undertake research, inquiries, inspections, cost estimating, contract interpretation, and delay and impact studies.
Prepare comprehensive reports that address entitlement and damage and provide settlement recommendations for supervisor's consideration.
Lead the research and evaluation of contract and engineering matters of a complex or highly technical nature.
Supervise staff in the execution of engineering work and provide coaching and mentorship as necessary.
Responsible for implementation of Bureau's policies within their unit.
Responsible for tracking performance and reporting on progress to supervisor, as necessary.
Perform other related work assigned to them.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIREMENT:
All applicants must be current City of New York employees serving in a permanent (not provisional) Civil Service title of either Administrative Engineer, or Administrative Project Manager, or Administrative Construction Project Manager.
To be considered for this position, PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE YOUR CURRENT PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE on your resume and cover letter.
Qualifications
- 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.
Additional Information
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.
