PRP Pedestrian Ramp Senior Manager

***In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Associate Project Manager or must be reachable on the civil service list Exam # 3110 and provide proof.***

The Division of Sidewalk & Inspection Management (SIM) is responsible for maintaining 12750 miles of sidewalk and more than 185000 corners throughout the city. The Pedestrian Ramp Program (PRP) a unit within SIM is committed to providing pedestrian (curb) ramps citywide that meet applicable accessibility laws and guidelines. Pedestrian ramps are a critical component in providing safe and accessible means of travel throughout New York City. Pedestrian ramps provide access on and off our streets and sidewalk and are an essential tool for all pedestrians especially aging New Yorkers and people with disabilities.

PRP is seeking an experienced motivated and detail-oriented Senior Manager/Engineer to join a fast-paced collaborative and innovative engineering team. The Senior Manager/Engineer will participate in a leadership role guiding a group of engineers and project managers in executing the functions of the engineering team. The PRP Engineering Team is responsible for:
-Evaluating existing pedestrian ramps
-Developing accessible ADA-compliant design solutions including geometric layout and grading.
-Reviewing project plans for compliance with the ADA and applicable standards.
-Coordinating with internal DOT units external agencies contractors consultants vendors and members of the public to ensure successful implementation of accessibility requirements.
-Identifying and resolving design issues answering accessibility-related questions and assessing technical infeasibilities
-Conducting and participating in site visits related to pedestrian ramps design and construction.
-Managing pedestrian ramp contracts throughout the project life cycle.
-Overseeing the preparation of the project scope
-Conducting initial and recurring evaluation of project budgets
-Monitoring and assessing project schedules
-Identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to support successful project completion.

The Senior Manager/Engineer will be responsible for reviewing work completed by engineering staff reviewing and approving technical infeasibility documentation and assessing ADA compliance of pedestrian ramps and other elements of pedestrian facilities both in the office and in the field. The Senior Manager/Engineer will assist in the development of agency policies regarding accessibility and pedestrian ramps maintaining and revising design standards contracts and specifications.

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER - 22427

Qualifications :

One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work such as planning administering managing coordinating or expediting on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects or supervising a construction project with a value of $or more and either:

1. A baccalaureate 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 and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work such as planning administering managing coordinating or expediting for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or

2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in 1 above; or

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in 1 above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelors 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) a Masters degree from an accredited college or university 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 Registered Landscape Architect. Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in 1 above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in 1 above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time