The Chief Engineer is the designated discipline authority available to executive-level NYSBA Management (e.g., Executive Directors, Directors, leadership) for consultation and to provide recommendations as needed. The Chief Engineer will report to and reside within Engineering and Maintenance Services under the Executive Director. The Chief Engineer responsibilities: •The Chief Engineer maintains six bridge facilities (including Walkway over the Hudson) under the jurisdiction of the NYSBA.•Establishes engineering, construction and maintenance goals and objectives and reviews results achieved with executive staff and department heads. •Help establish policies and procedures related to project scoping, planning, budgeting, and delivery methodologies; develop best practices for project execution and management. •The Chief Engineer works closely with department heads, facility managers, outside engineering firms and contractors on engineering projects or problems of unusual magnitude to obtain a coordinated and effective solution. •Oversees the engineering and maintenance department as well as all functionally related consultants and contractors contracted by the NYSBA•Provide engineering leadership and management for all design projects and pursuits. Provide consultation/advice regarding discipline-specific technical issues that may affect the planning, design, and construction of capital projects•Provides technical guidance and assistance to staff and outside organizations. •Develops and establishes basic criteria for engineering projects. Establishes standards and specifications for Bridge Authority-wide applications. •Establishes standards for and does research on new concepts, system innovations, equipment and material use and applications. •Guides the engineering and maintenance programs as well as the development of professional staff. •May directly supervise unique or unusually difficult maintenance and/or construction projects. •Directly supervises a staff of engineering and inspection personnel, including the Manager of Maintenance, Manager of Contract Maintenance and Manager of Toll Technologies. •Represents the Bridge Authority as the technical expert in reviewing and commenting upon the work of outside consultants and in cooperating with government agencies and other organizations on the design and maintenance of facilities. •Prepares and reviews the division budgets. •Performs related managerial duties as assigned. •Develops the 5- and 20-year Capital Improvement Plan(s) jointly with Authority staff and the General Engineering Consultant. •Develops the annual maintenance program with the Manager of Maintenance and each bridge Foreman, specific to each facility. •Drafts all agreements for professional service contracts and construction contracts. Extensive knowledge of all required practices of NYS procurement is essential. •Drafts reports and data analysis for review by the NYSBA Executive Director and its Board. •Assists the Manager of Maintenance with the oversight of payroll operations for the Authority’s maintenance staff. •Assists with oversight of equipment and material procurement for the maintenance department. •Oversees the Manager of Toll Technicians in his role of administering the repair and replacement of toll, traffic, video surveillance and communications equipment, system-wide. •Assists the Manager of Contract Maintenance in his role of administering the design and construction of the Authority’s Capital Improvement Program. •Oversee the execution of projects to ensure on time and on budget completion with the expected quality.•Confirm adherence to construction specifications and safety standards by monitoring projects progress and inspecting construction sites. •Approves plans and budgets for projects and makes any adjustments needed in consultation with consultants and Executive Director.•Develop clear and comprehensive reports on the statistical efficacy of projects, the use and allocation of resources, and the quality of each finished project.•Communicate promptly and routinely with leadership and external stakeholders at an executive level. •Work with other Transportation Chief Engineers to improve overall discipline standards. •Represent NYSBA in technical forums. Coordinate the development and presentation of internal conferences to larger groups across NYSBA to outline lessons learned, advancements in skills, use of technology/innovation, staff mix, skills trends, etc. •Responsible for assessing areas of expertise required for a specific discipline/skill, creating a community in a particular skill, gathering knowledge from projects, storing and reviewing knowledge in a systematic way for dissemination to a broader audience for consistent & improved application.

Minimum Salary: 154,854 Maximum Salary: 201,027 Salary Unit: Yearly