ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Assistant Project Manager with NYC DEP's Water System Capital Program, assisting in planning, coordinating, and supervising water and wastewater infrastructure projects (dams, tunnels, treatment plants) in the upstate watershed. Duties include field condition surveys, contract document reviews, and construction inspections.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Wappinger Falls, NY, us
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Baccalaureate degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, construction (management/technology), sustainable design, urban/city/transportation planning, urban studies, business adminis
- Ability to perform field work on uneven surfaces, steep slopes, and stairs in all weather conditions
Nice to have
- Master's degree in architecture (first professional degree) from an accredited college
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Operation of a motor vehicle for site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and stakeholder meetings
- Understanding of project management principles, specifically the procedures used by DEP
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, and flexibility in work assignments
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills and effective independent data analysis
Full description
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and storm water, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $35B, and another $13.6B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.
Our Water System Capital Program (WSCP) oversees planning, design, construction management, and construction to support the upgrading and state of good repair of the Bureau of Water Supply’s critical infrastructure. BEDC delivers a substantial multibillion dollar capital program as required to provide for new infrastructure as well as the reconstruction of existing assets to ensure the integrity, continuity, and high quality of the water supply. This work spans the DEP’s vast network of wastewater treatment plants, dams, bridges, shafts, reservoirs, tunnels, pumping stations, ultraviolet disinfection system, filtration systems, and associated facilities throughout New York City and its watershed.
BEDC seeks to hire a Project Manager Intern to be an Assistant Project Manager for the WSCP directorate, located in the upstate watershed. Under supervision, the selected candidate will report to an Accountable Manager. S/he will assist in supervising water and wastewater system projects within the watershed, which extends 125 miles north and west of the City. These projects may include dams, aqueducts, tunnels, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways or other miscellaneous infrastructure projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating and directing the implementation of the design and construction of projects in the NYC watershed. S/he will monitor permit requirements and assist in resolving project issues task. Under direct supervision, the selected candidate will also conduct reliable and skilled field condition surveys and prepare accurate reports on physical observation. S/he will also conduct thorough review of contract documents, codes and regulations and accurately compare them to project requirements to identify deficiencies. The selected candidate will actively participate in field investigations to develop alternative approaches and solutions to meet project objectives. S/he will work with the construction management team to perform inspections of the construction activity. S/he will also attend all required environmental compliance and safety related training classes.