City of New York
BOB-Director of Construction
City of New York - New York, New York, United States, 10001
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Director of Construction
Under the direction of the Executive Director of BQE, Design-Build & Emergency Contracts, the Director of Specialty Construction Projects is responsible for the management and administration of projects within the BQE, Design-Build and Emergency Contracts Unit. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Supervising a staff of engineers overseeing the delivery of bridge projects; Working in cooperation with Director of Design and Planning to complete Procurement for Design-Build projects; Assisting the Executive Director of the Unit in the oversight of all Emergency Declarations for unsafe conditions; Monitoring progress of contract activities and providing direction to NYCDOT field staff, consultants and contractors; Ensuring timely coordination and meeting established protocols for all field activities; Directly negotiating with contractors when warranted; Coordinating with the Office of the ACCO on related matters; Providing timely input and direction to ensure expeditious progress of post-negotiation requests; Conducting personal inspections of field conditions; Assuring that all work undertaken is in accordance with Agency, City, State, and Federal guidelines and requirements; Representing the Division in dealing with other City, State, and Federal agencies, utilities, contractors, consulting engineers, the general public and all other public or private bodies. Preferred Skills: Skill in verbal and written communications when dealing with city, state and federal agencies, contractors, consultants, utilities, and individuals representing these agencies or organizations; Familiarity and experience working in the Design-Build environment in a leadership position; NYS PE license; Ability to supervise a staff of engineers and managers in the planning, organizing, coordination, and control of Design-Build projects and Emergency Contracts; Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex and highly technical data, reports, and recommendations; Ability to work under pressure and meet restrictive deadlines; Ability to improvise and develop innovative solutions for unusual conditions arising in the field during for Design-Build projects, Emergency contracts, and other specialty projects. Work Location: 55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041 Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method: For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# 696950. For other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 696950. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.
Under the direction of the Executive Director of BQE, Design-Build & Emergency Contracts, the Director of Specialty Construction Projects is responsible for the management and administration of projects within the BQE, Design-Build and Emergency Contracts Unit. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Supervising a staff of engineers overseeing the delivery of bridge projects; Working in cooperation with Director of Design and Planning to complete Procurement for Design-Build projects; Assisting the Executive Director of the Unit in the oversight of all Emergency Declarations for unsafe conditions; Monitoring progress of contract activities and providing direction to NYCDOT field staff, consultants and contractors; Ensuring timely coordination and meeting established protocols for all field activities; Directly negotiating with contractors when warranted; Coordinating with the Office of the ACCO on related matters; Providing timely input and direction to ensure expeditious progress of post-negotiation requests; Conducting personal inspections of field conditions; Assuring that all work undertaken is in accordance with Agency, City, State, and Federal guidelines and requirements; Representing the Division in dealing with other City, State, and Federal agencies, utilities, contractors, consulting engineers, the general public and all other public or private bodies. Preferred Skills: Skill in verbal and written communications when dealing with city, state and federal agencies, contractors, consultants, utilities, and individuals representing these agencies or organizations; Familiarity and experience working in the Design-Build environment in a leadership position; NYS PE license; Ability to supervise a staff of engineers and managers in the planning, organizing, coordination, and control of Design-Build projects and Emergency Contracts; Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex and highly technical data, reports, and recommendations; Ability to work under pressure and meet restrictive deadlines; Ability to improvise and develop innovative solutions for unusual conditions arising in the field during for Design-Build projects, Emergency contracts, and other specialty projects. Work Location: 55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041 Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method: For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# 696950. For other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 696950. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.