Accountable Manager

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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. BEDC's Special Projects Capital Program (SPCP) is responsible for the planning, design, construction management, and execution of capital projects aimed at upgrading and maintaining the city's existing critical water and wastewater infrastructures. The upgrades help support our operating bureaus; the Bureau of Water Supply (BWS), the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) and the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT). This work is essential to preserving the integrity, reliability, and quality of the water supply system, spanning DEP's extensive network of Wastewater Resources and Recovering Facilities (WRRF) plants, dams, bridges, shafts, reservoirs, tunnels, pumping stations, ultraviolet disinfection and filtration systems, and other associated facilities across New York City and its watershed. SPCP also leads all Design-Build initiatives across all DEP Operating Bureaus, both within the City and in Upstate areas. Through this program, BEDC delivers a robust, multibillion-dollar capital portfolio that supports the development of new infrastructure and the rehabilitation of existing facilities. BEDC is seeking to hire three Chemical Engineers Level 1 to serve as Accountable Managers (AM) for the SPCP directorate. The selected candidates will oversee and support the construction of wastewater pumping stations across the city, contribute to the Bureau's Design-Build initiatives, and may also be involved in other water and wastewater projects, including City Tunnel No. 3, within the portfolio. Through a staff of project management professionals, inspectors and/or other technical/administrative staff, the AMs will direct the oversight of the planning, design and construction of major capital construction projects for a program that will allow the DEP to meet its wastewater treatment requirements into the future. The selected candidates, with broad scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, will be responsible for the achievement of project goals and milestones, ensuring that all prepared schedules, reports, and work products conform to the scope of work. In addition, the AMs will undertake the preparation, negotiation, and processing of appropriate modifications to Consultant Contract scope, cost, and schedule for successful project completion. They will provide a day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates' work assignments, motivate current employees, approve time and leave, evaluate staff members and determine staffing requirements for implementation of the program. The selected candidates must ensure that Environmental Health & Safety is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle and must be focused on client service to the operating bureaus. The selected candidates will be responsible for the implementation of all project delivery procedures and coordination with all the bureau support divisions, such as the Project Controls Group (Schedule & Cost), Permit Resource Division, Sustainability, Contracts Support, etc. The AMs must be capable of quickly recognizing what is required for a major capital construction project and providing the sustained effort necessary to see the project through from conception to completion. The selected candidates will be responsible for the seamless communication/coordination with Agency Bureaus, other City Agencies, and key stakeholders. They must focus on issues resolution and risk mitigation to keep the project moving and must manage the quality of the project delivery throughout the project lifecycle. Where necessary, the AMs will be responsible for managing staff efficiently and effectively to ensure adequate staffing of projects and opportunities for professional growth. The selected candidates will also be responsible for continuous monitoring of key performance indicators with respect to Scope, Schedule, Budget, and other project performance metrics. The AMs will report directly to the Deputy Portfolio Manager. PREFERRED SKILLS - Proficient oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with project staff, engineers/architects, inspectors, co