CareerPlan

Deputy Commissioner, Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations - Administrative Project Manager M7

Queens, NY, usFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-11-12

Core

Direct the operation, maintenance, and capital planning for New York City's water and sewer distribution systems, overseeing all Bureau divisions including Operations, Engineering, and Business Operations.

Role type

Senior executive administrative project manager (municipal utility)

Builds

Capital budget projects for water main replacement, new sewer projects, distribution appurtenances, and digital transformation initiatives

Domain

Municipal water and wastewater utility infrastructure

Required skills

Capital project planning, engineering design coordination, construction administration, environmental health and safety compliance, stakeholder advocacy, digital transformation leadership, long-range policy development, infrastructure system management

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Oversee management of water and sewer repairs and maintenance; develop capital budget projects for water main replacement and new sewer projects; ensure proper treatment of drinking water supply and adequate pressure throughout the distribution system; oversee maintenance and repair of water supply and sewer systems; manage review, approval, and inspection of private connections to city-owned systems; manage the Environmental Health and Safety Program; develop long-range policy for water and sewer infrastructure; represent the agency with external stakeholders; oversee digital transformation initiatives.

Seniority

Senior, executive leadership