Project Director

Duties Description

This position will function as the I-81Viaduct Project Director. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Work collaboratively with other Department Divisions, including Legal, Policy & Planning, Operations and Administration to plan for, implement, and manage project‑related initiatives.
• Manage multiple construction contracts on a priority project while representing the Department’s interests and reporting to the DCE & DOT Executives.
• Review staff requirements for each phase of the project and arrange for assignment of project personnel.
• Work with consultant design and construction teams including engineers, planners, & inspectors making sure project goals are met.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff and elected officials of regional local governments, and appropriate State officials.
• Resolve project related issues, coordinate with engineering staff, third parties, and other agencies, as necessary.
• Coordinate activities with other project staff, NYSDOT, and public agencies.
• Develop and implement a quality audit program, monitor contractor corrective actions, and ensure a quality project conforming to plans and specifications.
• Direct and monitor the progress of construction contracts; track the delivery of the construction product; participate in all construction meetings; provide direction in the implementation of the construction contract; and direct and monitor compliance with safety codes and all other regulations.
• Develop materials and deliver presentations to Deputy Chief Engineer and DOT Executives.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

This position will be filled by temporary appointment, without examination, via Section 64.3 of Civil Service Law.

Candidates must have a New York State Professional Engineer’s License with current registration and 10 years of progressive management experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit

DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. In compliance with Public Law 99‑603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H‑1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F‑1 or similar).

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