Engineer-In-Charge

Engineer-In-Charge

DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Posted on

07/09/2026

Full-time

Location

MANHATTAN

Exam may be required

Department

INFRA/COASTAL RES./CONS/SEC.1

Salary range: $86,749.00 – $99,761.00

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Job Description

Hours: Full-time – 35 Hours

Work Locations: 180 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038

Only candidates who are permanent in the Associate Project Manager title, or those who are reachable on DDC’s promotional list for exam #3573 or the open-competitive list for exam #3110 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate if you are permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction's Division of Infrastructure is seeking an Engineer-in-Charge to join the Coastal Resiliency’s Construction team.

This role, reporting to a Deputy Director, entails managing the construction of complex projects, leading constructability review meetings to reduce delays, and ensuring the precise collection of project data. The Engineer-in-Charge will also coordinate with Resident Engineers, Office Engineers, and Inspectors under respective project REI or PMCM consultants, while liaising with the Utility company, Design and Program Management Units throughout different stages of construction.

Additional responsibilities include inspecting contracted work to ensure it meets Agency and City standards, preparing cost proposals for contract negotiations, suggesting modifications to engineering designs, and engaging in design and constructability review meetings. The role requires managing and approving various project-specific submissions, such as sheeting design constructability, vendor approvals, and environmental plans, as well as overseeing financial aspects like payments, change orders, and time extensions.

Lastly, the Engineer-in-Charge will oversee final inspections, mentor new staff, manage project close-out procedures, and ensure the approval of final documentation. Moreover, the candidate will provide regular updates on project progress and address any critical delays in meetings.

Applicants must be ACI Concrete Field -Testing and OSHA 10-hour Certified or take the first available DDC - offered training session.

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, H-1B 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.

All applicants, including City Employees:

Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER - 22427

Minimum 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 $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.

Preferred Skills

Please note the following preferred skills for this position: 1. Should have three years or more as Resident Engineer experience and knowledge of various types of capital construction and consultant contracts. 2. Possess construction experience related to infrastructure work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main) 3. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD 5. Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards 6. Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices 7. Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred) 8. Valid driver's license (required) 9. Personal vehicle (preferred)

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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

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Job ID

785277

Posted until

09/07/2026

Title code

22427

Civil service title

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Engineer-In-Charge

Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

02

Number of positions

1

Work location

30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns

Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning

Engineer-In-Charge