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Associate Project Manager 01
- DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Posted on
09/24/2026
- Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- Exam may be required
Department
Electrical Engineering - IFA
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Job Description
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.
Under general supervision of the Area Engineer or Section Chief, the selected candidate will perform Project Management work of moderate difficulty and responsibility.
Job duties will include but not limited to:
- Planning, coordinating, and implementing the design, specification preparation and construction supervision of capital projects of moderate size and complexity for the repair, modification, improvement and installation of buildings and associated structures.
- Maintaining a data information system on project planning and development.
- Establishing project time, cost schedules, and prepares management reports.
- Coordinating meetings and activities required between department persons, contractors, and outside agencies related to projects.
- Reviewing contractor schedules, checks contractor work performance, and resolves problems.
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
1.Good communication skills, oral and written 2 Solid background in engineering principles 3.Project management skills 4.Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 5.Ability to multi-task
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
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.
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Job ID
802428
Posted until
11/23/2026
Title code
22427
Civil service title
ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Associate Project Manager 01
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
01
Number of positions
1
Work location
96-05 Horace Harding Expway
- Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Associate Project Manager 01
Benefits:
Pension Plan, Retirement Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $78,740 - $114,033