Deputy Executive Director

Position Overview

Deputy Executive Director of Facilities Management – The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) seeks a qualified candidate to play a vital role within the Office of Construction and Building Operations (OC&BO). The selected candidate will work under the guidance of the Assistant Commissioner and Executive Director, executing tasks with a high degree of independence and discretion. The position is only open to candidates who are permanent in the Civil Service title of Construction Project Manager.

Salary : $105,000.00 – $115,000.00

Key Responsibilities

• Manage facility repairs, 24‑hour emergency response, and oversight of maintenance activities across five borough locations.
• Coordinate medium to large‑scale projects, including the construction of an annex to a current secure detention facility.
• Direct the full life‑cycle of small to mid‑scale construction‑related projects, ensuring timely completion and effective cost control.
• Lead a team of stationary engineers and manage high‑priority agency projects. Demonstrate strong leadership, project management, and construction facility operations expertise.

Oversee the inspection, maintenance, repair, and quality assurance of all boiler, heating, hot water, and steam equipment

Plan and execute the annual major overhaul program for all heating equipment and scheduled inspections

Monitor heating and cooling operations to ensure compliance with agency policies

Conduct regular field inspections to support efficient equipment maintenance

Supervise and deploy staff for emergencies and planned preventive maintenance activities; prepare after‑action reports as needed

Review work orders and productivity reports to identify trends and track performance

Compile and analyze performance indicator reports and field inspection surveys to determine corrective actions for long‑standing deficiencies

Ensure front‑line supervisors maintain adequate inventory of heating equipment replacement parts; establish reorder points and minimum stock levels

Assess equipment for end‑of‑life cycle replacement within ACS’s Capital Plan

Ensure compliance with all regulatory agency requirements

Serve as Acting Executive Director in the Executive Director’s absence, when required

Evaluate project budgets and underwriting

Facilitate projects from inception through contract registration

Serve as ACS liaison to external partners, including construction vendors, oversight agencies, consultants, and government entities

Support the issuance of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) by performing financial modeling of anticipated affordability scenarios

Lead special projects to support time‑sensitive ACS priorities

Write and manage vendor contracts

Minimum Qualifications

Four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full‑time satisfactory experience managing and / or inspecting one or more construction projects each with a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience.

One year of the above experience and a baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field; or

One year of the above experience and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States.

Four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus a combination of at least two years of experience as described in (1) and the education described in (2) to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Undergrad matriculation may be substituted based on 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full‑time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.

Preferred Skills

Excellent leadership, facilitation of teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills.

Strong supervisory and managerial experience with facilities management, stationary engineers, procurement / budget, records, and project management policies and procedures.

Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Additional Information

Section 424‑A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child‑caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

Driver License Requirement

At the time of appointment, you must have a valid motor vehicle driver license in the State of New York. Moving violations, license suspension, or an accident record may disqualify you. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Additional Eligibility

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.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is not required for this position.

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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

How to Apply

Visit www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov / ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 725314.

NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES, OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.

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