Associate Commissioner
- Pay
- $103,355 – $228,632 per year
- Location
- New York City, NY
- Listed
- Today
About the role
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
The New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) seeks an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as an Associate Commissioner for DDC's Contracting and Procurement division (ACCO). Reporting directly to the Executive Deputy Commissioner of Administration the selected candidate will provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of all agency procurement and contracting operations.
The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve procurement efficiency, streamline contracting processes, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. As the agency's principal authority on procurement matters, the Associate Commissioner will advise executive leadership on procurement policies, contracting risks, opportunities for improvement, and industry best practices.
The Associate Commissioner will oversee a division consisting of an Agency Chief Contracting Officer and four Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officers (DACCOs), who collectively manage eight units. Working collaboratively with the DACCOs and their respective units, the selected candidate will evaluate existing procurement practices, identify operational challenges, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, accountability, and service delivery.
A key priority of this position will be advancing procurement modernization and reform. The Associate Commissioner will work to identify opportunities to simplify existing procedures, reduce administrative burdens, and advocate for changes to procurement rules and policies that support a more effective, timely, and transparent contracting process.
In addition to overseeing procurement operations, the Associate Commissioner will be responsible for the overall management and administration of the division, including coordinating staffing needs with Human Resources, developing and submitting requests for new positions, addressing personnel matters, reviewing personnel-related documentation, and ensuring appropriate allocation of staff and resources to meet operational demands.
Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.
All applicants, including City Employees
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC Directly.
Qualifications & Requirements
In addition, candidates must have six (6) years of full-time paid experience in project management work.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From City of New York's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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