BOB-WIM Program Manager

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Company Description Job Description Civil Service Title- Administrative Project Manager 1 (N/M) *IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATES MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, OR REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE OPEN COMPETITIVE LIST.* Under the direction of the Executive Director of Design-Build & Emergency Contracts, the WIM Program Manager is responsible for the management and administration of the expanded direct enforcement of weight limits using WIM System within the Design-Build and Emergency Contracts Unit. Specific duties and responsibilities: Develops the plan for roll out of WIM systems across the additional sites approved by the legislation for direct enforcement in 2025 Determines the types of contracts necessary to support the expanded WIM program and develops the related procurement documents with support from technical experts within the Department Monitors and evaluates the performance of private consultants and contractors procured for the WIM program; Ensure resolution of conflicts with contractors arising from field conditions. Participates in negotiations with contractors to resolve scheduling conflicts and delays caused by unanticipated conditions to establish additional compensation, when warranted. Manages the process of post-negotiation requests for changes and extra work orders including final contract payments, cost deductions, and time extensions; Manages contract performance and the timely processing of payments to ensure compliance with DOT policy; Conducts personal inspection of field conditions and personally checks on the progress of projects as the need arises; Assures that all work undertaken is in accordance with Agency, City, State, and Federal guidelines and requirements; Performs additional significant administrative and engineering functions as determined by the Executive Director of Design-Build and Emergency Contracts. Preferred Skills Skill in communicating verbally and dealing effectively with city agencies, contractors, consultants, utilities, and individuals representing these agencies or organizations; Ability to write clear and effective reports, letters, memos, and correspondence; Familiarity and experience working with WIM systems ; Skill in analyzing data, prepare reports, and develop recommendations; Ability to supervise a staff of engineers and vendors in the planning, organizing, coordination during both construction and operations; Work Location 55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041 Hours 8:00AM - 4:00PM All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 782320. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot. ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER - 8300B Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, 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. An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in "1" above, a law degree, or a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect or Landscape Architect may be substituted for one year of the required experience. 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.