Deputy Director (Technical)
City of New York
Date: 12 hours ago
City: Queens, NY
Contract type: Full time

Hours: Full-Time Position – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #1506), or the open-competitive list (exam #1122) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already 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, Public Buildings Division, seeks a Deputy Director. The selected candidate will be responsible for supervising a team of project directors and project managers, overseeing the design and construction of capital projects, resolving project issues, and ensuring that each project meets critical target dates and is within budget. Other key
responsibilities include assuring the implementation of, and adherence to Public Buildings’ policies and procedures, interfacing with the sponsor agency, assisting with any approvals and permitting needed, and preparing consultant and contractor performance evaluations. In addition, the Deputy Director will assist the Assistant Commissioner and Program Director in developing the Unit’s
Commitment Plan and meeting the KPI.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.
All Applicants, Including City Employees
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to
DDC directly.
ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL) - 1001A
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should have knowledge of design principles and demonstrate the ability to implement design into construction broad knowledge of management policies, practices, and techniques used to control or administer complex technical operations ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and have at least 6 years of experience in managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
, $62,407.00 – $131,871.00
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #1506), or the open-competitive list (exam #1122) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already 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, Public Buildings Division, seeks a Deputy Director. The selected candidate will be responsible for supervising a team of project directors and project managers, overseeing the design and construction of capital projects, resolving project issues, and ensuring that each project meets critical target dates and is within budget. Other key
responsibilities include assuring the implementation of, and adherence to Public Buildings’ policies and procedures, interfacing with the sponsor agency, assisting with any approvals and permitting needed, and preparing consultant and contractor performance evaluations. In addition, the Deputy Director will assist the Assistant Commissioner and Program Director in developing the Unit’s
Commitment Plan and meeting the KPI.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.
All Applicants, Including City Employees
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to
DDC directly.
ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL) - 1001A
Minimum Qualifications
- A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.
- Six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.
Candidates should have knowledge of design principles and demonstrate the ability to implement design into construction broad knowledge of management policies, practices, and techniques used to control or administer complex technical operations ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and have at least 6 years of experience in managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
, $62,407.00 – $131,871.00
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