Hours: Full-Time Position – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Project Controls Division seeks a Design and Construction Innovation Technologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for advancing the use of innovative technologies in DDC’s design and construction management planning, collaboration, and execution. The candidate will act as construction technologist staying abreast of industry trends by researching innovative technologies for construction projects and help develop related policy and procedures. The candidate will provide advisory support to stakeholder engagements across the Agency and provide analysis, recommendations, and presentations on how innovative technology can be utilized for saving cost and increasing speed of project delivery. This candidate may work closely with counterparts in project delivery teams and support their innovative technology engagements. Innovative technologies include 3D models, VDC, Building Information Models (BIM), 4D BIM, reality capture, photogrammetry, virtual progress tracking tools, project and construction management software implementation. Responsibilities also include research and evaluation of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, generative design tools, and IoT devices to reduce project cost and schedule.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or

4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.

Knowledge of innovative practices applicable to design and construction knowledge of design and construction performance improvement opportunities knowledge of BIM/VDC software and reality capture technologies familiarity with emerging technologies like AI knowledge of project management software Excellent problem-solving skills and organization skills attention to detail Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities.

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/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

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.

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