Senior Project Manager of Engineering MEPFP, Bureau of Facilities Planning and Administrative Services

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER, 3 (NM) and Comparable permanent civil service title below :

Assistant Mechanical Engineer (Non-Manager)

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), a recognized leader and innovator in public health and mental hygiene services seeks a dynamic and experienced Construction Project Manager, Level 3, to serve as the Agency’s Senior Project Manager of Engineering (MEPFP : Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection) within the Bureau of Facilities Planning & Administrative Service’s Office of Facilities Planning and Space Management.

A strong, experienced background with building MEPFP systems, HVAC equipment, mechanical controls, electrical systems, and proficiency in energy analysis tools.

Duties will include but not limited to :

Covid-19 Related responsibilities :

oLeads multiple MEPFP projects and multiple MEPFP vendors that oversee and provide service, repair & replacement for all MEPFP equipment to ensure continuous operations that serve the multiple DOHMH Covid Vaccination Centers, Covid Testing locations and Covid Laboratories at multiple DOHMH Health Care Centers.

oLeads multiple MEPFP projects and multiple MEPFP vendors that oversee and provide service, repair & replacement for all MEPFP equipment to ensure continuous operations that serve the DOHMH Public Health Laboratory (PHL).

• Provides oversight, guidance & experience to the DOHMH team of MEPFP engineers.
• Under the supervision of the Executive Director, responsible for overseeing, coordinating & directing the design and construction of capital & expense MEPFP projects.
• Provides oversight, guidance & project management experience for MEPFP vendors and on MEPFP projects to maintain a persistent focus during design planning, design, and construction phases to pursue and promote operational & facility standards, operational efficiencies, reduced operating costs and quality control.
• Collaborate with DOHMH senior management, plant operations unit, energy management unit and facility planning architectural unit.
• Strong communication skills and project level coordination skills with engineers, plant operations, MEPFP consultants & vendors.
• Effectively supervise, train, oversee the engineering team’s performance and assigned tasks to ensure maximum productivity.
• Assist in development of capital project budgets, renovation project budgets operating budgets and management plans.
• Demonstrate analytical problem solving, time management and organizational skills.

IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES

Please note : If you are called for an interview, you will be required to bring to your interview copies of original documentation, such as :

• A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility, such as : A Valid U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card / Green Card, or Driver’s license.
• Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title.
• Current Resume
• Proof of Address / NYC Residency dated within the last 60 days, such as : Recent Utility Bill (i.e., telephone, Cable, Mobile Phone)

Additional documentation may be required to evaluate your qualification as outlined in this posting’s Minimum Qualification Requirements section.

Examples of additional documentation may be, but not limited to college transcript, experience verification or professional trade licenses.

If after your interview you are the selected candidate, you will be contacted to schedule an on-boarding appointment. By the time of this appointment, you will be asked to produce the originals of the above documents along with your original Social Security card.

FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL

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We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The NYC Health Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender non-conforming persons to apply.

All applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest;

or any other basis prohibited by law.

NOTE : This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and / or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $, for each of the five years of the required experience; or

2. One year of the experience as described in 1 above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.

S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or

3. One year of the experience as described in 1 above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or

4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in 1 above and the education as described in 2 above to equal a total of five years of education and experience.

Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in 2 above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.

Note : Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on : a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed.

Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project.

Driver License Requirement : At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York.

If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

5. For Assignment to Level II, In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I;

or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.

6. For Assignment to Level III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Construction Project Manager, candidates must have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Level I and II;

or two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question "1" above and possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment noting that if you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified.

Preferred Skills

• Extensive knowledge and experience with HVAC, mechanical systems and mechanical controls is preferred.-Excellent communication skills (verbal & written), attention to details and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with DOHMH colleagues, Vendors, Vendor's Work Force Team, etc.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgement and manage multiple projects and staff simultaneously.-Familiarity with technical project management operations, including project planning, scope development, design and construction management, and project close-out.
• Knowledge of lighting systems and lighting controls.-Experience with the design and construction of MEPFP system upgrade and renovation projects in existing buildings, especially diverse buildings varying in age, size, and use.
• Knowledge of and experience with ASHRAE standards for Commercial Buildings.-Familiarity with NYC sustainability and energy codes.
• General knowledge of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and standard operating procedures for HVAC equipment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.-Ability to manage budget.-Requires Valid OSHA-30 Construction Certification.

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.

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Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position