Assistant Commissioner

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Hours: Full Time - 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Project Manager title or those who took and passed the DDC promotional list (exam #5565) or the open-competitive list (exam #5164) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate if you are permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview. The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) operates the largest and most diverse portfolio of public capital projects in both the vertical and horizontal spaces across all five boroughs on behalf of more than 20 client agencies and public-sector partners. DDC seeks to hire an Assistant Commissioner to lead the agency's Alternative Delivery Program, including design-build and emergency on-call contracting initiatives. Reporting directly to DDC's First Deputy Commissioner and exercising wide latitude for independent judgment and executive decision-making, the Assistant Commissioner will establish the strategic direction, governance framework, operational standards, and long-term growth strategy for DDC's alternative delivery portfolio. The selected candidate will serve as DDC's senior strategic advisor on alternative delivery methods and will oversee the continued expansion, institutionalization, and maturation of the agency's alternative delivery framework. This includes transitioning the program from early implementation phases into a scalable, repeatable, and high-performing delivery model that supports the agency's long-term capital objectives. The Assistant Commissioner will advise executive leadership on procurement strategy, project suitability assessments, market conditions, capital portfolio optimization, risk allocation, and implementation approaches for major public works projects. DDC's capital program includes projects managed by DDC's Infrastructure Division, which includes horizontal construction work, and DDC's Public Buildings Division, which includes vertical construction work. The Assistant Commissioner will oversee a diverse portfolio of alternative delivery projects and maintain accountability for schedule performance, cost certainty, quality outcomes, delivery consistency, risk management, and stakeholder confidence across the program. The selected candidate will work closely with DDC's contracting officers, Legal Division, Public Buildings Division, Infrastructure Division, project controls, budget unit, and the unit supporting opportunities for emerging businesses, certified minority-owned businesses, and certified women-owned businesses. The Assistant Commissioner will lead the development and institutionalization of standardized policies, procedures, governance protocols, measurable performance metrics, and continuous improvement systems to support program effectiveness and long-term sustainability. The Assistant Commissioner will also evaluate and recommend projects suitable for alternative delivery methods and advise both internal and external stakeholders on implementation strategy, procurement planning, and delivery execution. This role will require regular participation in executive-level management meetings with sponsor agencies, oversight entities, elected officials, and other public-sector stakeholders regarding projects within the portfolio and future opportunities for alternative delivery implementation. Additionally, the selected candidate will lead market outreach and industry engagement efforts to strengthen DDC's partnerships with the design, construction, and infrastructure communities while incorporating national best practices, lessons learned, and evolving market trends into DDC's delivery approach. The Assistant Commissioner will also collaborate with public authorities, public benefit corporations, and State agencies to advance innovation and alignment across public-sector capital programs. The emergency on-call contracts program was groundbreaking when DDC, in partnership with NYC Emergency Management, launched the initiative following Superstorm Sandy. The current program is now in its second generation and requires strategic oversight, operational leadership, long-range planning, and continuous refinement to support future emergency response and resiliency needs for the City of New York. The selected candidate will also be responsible for developing internal organizational capacity to support continued expansion of alternative delivery throughout the agency, including staff development, multidisciplinary team leadership, succession planning, workforce readiness, and cross-divisional coordination. Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to suppo