Director Technical Development Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Company Description
Job Description
Hours: Full-Time Position - 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Construction Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #3523), or the open-competitive list (exam #3039) 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 Department of Design and Construction seeks a Director to be part of the team of experienced professionals responsible for leading Alternative Delivery and advancing the Design-Build program. The portfolio includes priority new buildings and renovation projects for a diverse array of Sponsor Agencies.
Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner in Alternative Delivery, the Director will oversee complex new building and renovation projects of varying scales within the Design-Build portfolio. The selected candidate will direct all project phases from initiation through completion to ensure successful implementation of Design-Build best practices and design and construction excellence.
Primary responsibilities for the Director include:
- Oversee design-build projects in development, procurement, and post-award. Ensure project implementation is in alignment with DDC priorities, in compliance with the contract and DDC procedures, and consistent across the design-build portfolio. Lead coordination across DDC divisions to obtain direction and support to drive projects forward on schedule and within budget.
- Establish project management staffing plan and supervise project management teams in Alternative Delivery, Infrastructure, and Public Buildings divisions. Work in coordination with the division head, Directors, and Deputy Directors to ensure project management teams are delivering projects with a consistent approach to division strategies and consistent application of technical requirements.
- Identify common themes and lessons learned across the Agency's design-build portfolio to inform the development of program-wide initiatives and procedures.
- Provide direct supervision of Deputy Directors and SPMs/PMs/JPMs, including managing and evaluating their tasks and providing project guidance and training on design-build related processes. Support overall staff professional development and provide constructive feedback to support individual and team growth.
- Support the division head in public forums to represent Alternative Delivery. Support the division head with senior-level reporting and communications. Resolve interagency issues that have been escalated by the project management teams and navigate teams towards solutions involving complex stakeholder issues.
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 support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.
Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER - 83008
Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Landscape Architect. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
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.