PRP - Pedestrian Ramp Program Senior Engineering Manager

City of New York•New York City, NY

20h

About The Position

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. The PRP Engineering Team is responsible for managing and coordinating the implementation of simple and complex pedestrian ramp contracts, the design of pedestrian ramps, technical design review of infrastructure projects, assessment of ADA compliancy, reviewing of technical infeasibility documentation, and providing technical training in ADA compliance and design standards to inspectors, contractors, in-house teams, and other stakeholders. Working closely with the Engineering Director, the Senior Engineer will assist to ensure the legal obligations outlined in the city's Pedestrian Ramp settlement agreement are met by ensuring the successful execution of pedestrian ramp projects and ensuring that other infrastructure projects fulfill their pedestrian ramp requirements. 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.

Requirements

Must be serving permanently in the title of Associate Project Manager, or must be reachable on the civil service list, Exam # 3110.
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 $1,000,000 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 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) a Master’s 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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Assist in the development of agency policies regarding accessibility and pedestrian ramps, maintaining and revising design standards, contracts, and specifications.