New

Design Project Manager

New York City Department of Transportation
$62,407.00 - $169,806.00
United States, New York, Manhattan
Apr 04, 2026
The Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE) is a vital part of New York City's transportation system and economy. The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) is undertaking a long-term fix of BQE Central, the City-owned portion of the BQE, from Atlantic Avenue to Sands Street in Brooklyn, with a focus on safety, resiliency, and community priorities. While advancing the long-term fix, NYC DOT is also continuing interim repairs to maintain the highway in a state of good repair. The Design Project Manager will be part of the new BQE Special Project Office (SPO) of the BQE Central Project. The selected candidate will support (a) engineering functions related to multiple major bridge reconstruction projects for the BQE Central Project and (b) management of the State-of-Good-Repair initiative that must also be implemented. ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL) - 1001A Minimum Qualifications 1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer. 2. Six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity. Preferred Skills A preferred candidate must have at least ten (10) years of full-time paid experience in structural or bridge engineering design and/or design review, at least five (5) years which shall have been in a managerial and/or supervisory role. Knowledge of current civil engineering design and construction practices related to bridge rehabilitation and construction. Candidates must possess knowledge of the NYSDOT Bridge Manual, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, NYSDOT Standard Specifications, NYSDOT Steel Construction Manual, and NYSDOT Highway Design Manual. Knowledge of various aspects of an interstate corridor which includes technical requirements, City, State and Federal environmental processes, funding issues, community involvement, traffic control and procurement protocols. Previous experience of construction planning and experience with NYSDOT's Project Report Shells (i.e., Project Scoping Report, Bridge Rehabilitation Report, Draft Design Report, etc.) is a plus. 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.