BOB-Administrative Engineer (NM)

City of New York - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Administrative Engineer (NM) position involves overseeing the rehabilitation design of bridges, managing consultants, and ensuring the successful execution of bridge projects. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as extensive experience in civil engineering and project management, particularly in large-scale bridge projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the rehabilitation design by consultants for assigned bridges.
• Set goals and plans, and schedule the work by consultants on bridge rehabilitation/reconstruction.
• Direct the review and monitoring of work by consultants during all design phases.
• Review and approve the most suitable schemes for bridge rehabilitation.
• Serve as a major participant in the resolution of problems on contract interpretation and implementation during construction phases.
• Oversee the establishment of scope of work and required changes for design consultants.
• Evaluate work by design consultants and subordinate staff.
• Coordinate Bridge Design activities with other agencies on projects of mutual concern.
• Review, recommend, and approve changes in consultant contract requirements.
• Represent the Bureau at meetings and discussions with contractors, utilities, and other agencies.
• Review and make recommendations on payments to consultants and contractors.
• Oversee reconstruction of active bridge projects and monitor the contractor's performance.

Requirements

• A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.
• Six years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering or related fields, with at least two years in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.
• Experience as a Project Manager and Team Leader for a large complex bridge project with a construction phase value of $150M or more.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and current civil engineering design and construction practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Skill in expediting activities through multi-agency procedures.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to improvise and innovate as unusual conditions may arise.
• Excellent oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and a harassment-free work environment.