Project Officer III Construction Management (All Boroughs)

Job Description

The Construction Management Department administers all Capital projects performed in existing public school buildings and the construction of new schools. Construction Management will do so in a safe and efficient manner, working with the school and community to work efficiently, minimize the impact on the educational process while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Responsibilities

• Cook up and/or ensure the preparation of schedules for planning, design and construction.
• Monitor schedules and take appropriate actions to ensure that project is completed on schedule and within approved cost limitations.
• Identify errors and omissions throughout the duration of the project; recommend, implement and ensure corrective action(s) are implemented.
• Maintain the progress of school construction projects. Ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the terms, conditions and requirements of contract documents, on time, within budget and safely.
• Facilitate effective day-to-day coordination and communication with personnel concerning all construction activities and any related issues that arise in the school(s) in which construction is taking place.
• Provide ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel and Senior Project Officers on project issues; issues directives to contractors to enforce contract compliance; routinely interacts with Authority staff on such matters.
• Identify conditions requiring a contract change; obtain and evaluate proposals from contractors; develop independent cost estimates for the work, negotiate changes orders and track progress of C.O.'s.
• Work with project teams, including architect/engineer of record regarding change orders, interpretation of contract documents, shop drawing submittals/approvals and other technical matters as required to ensure a structurally sound, code compliant and aesthetic facility.
• Ensure operational performance and efficiency.
• Make on-site change order decisions and has the authority to negotiate with contractors and commit the SCA's resources on such change orders.
• Review contractors' claims or disputed work and advise senior management as to appropriate action. Compile contract and project documentation necessary for adjudicating or denying such claims.
• Serve as a liaison between contractors and the Authority.
• Resolve issues and problems raised in field reports made by architects and construction management staff.
• Provide recommendations to improve productivity and develop the staff for advancement.
• May participate in development and issuance of project management policies and procedures, makes recommendations affecting operations; reviews and comments on Authority-wide procedures in order to provide continuous project improvement.

Qualifications

• Eight years of full time experience as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design related fields; three years must have been involved managing all phases of construction work of a scale and scope similar to the Authority.
• Weighted consideration may be given to New York State Professional Engineers, registered Architects or candidates with knowledge or experience in government safety or construction standards; managing complex personnel and technological issues; working effectively on a wide range of subjects, including policy formulation, budgetary control, scheduling; making highly technical operations decisions; dispute resolution.
• Or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
• Prescription Drug Options
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
• Transit Check Program
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pay

$107,647.00 - $179,054.00

Schedule

Non-Competitive