SCA Project Officer - Nightshift

Responsibilities

• Provides the administration and coordination of activities for the design and construction of the more complex and/or highly visible construction and modernization projects under the guidance of a senior level SCA Project Officer
• Ensures quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors, etc.
• Makes decisions and takes action in a timely manner to expedite the timely completion of the construction process
• Corrects mistakes and errors in design and construction before they can be extensively incorporated into the project or as early in the construction process as possible
• Makes decisions on phasing and scheduling of projects; prepares and/or ensures preparation of schedules for planning, design, and construction; monitors schedules and takes appropriate actions to ensure that the project is completed on schedule and within approved cost limitations
• Provides ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel and Senior Project Officers on project issues; routinely interacts with Senior SCA Managers on such matters
• Participates in the development and issuance of project procedures and policies; reviews and makes recommendations on SCA-wide procedures and policies
• Provides guidance and advice to lower level Project Officers
• Solves issues and problems raised in field reports made by architects and construction management staff
• Works with 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
• Issues field memoranda or directives to contractors to enforce contract compliance; advises senior management regarding the necessity for the assessment of liquidated damages and other contractual enforcement mechanisms, including default
• Uses independent judgement to make onsite change order decisions and has authority to negotiate with contractors and commits the SCA’s resources on such change orders
• Reviews contractor claims or disputed work and advises senior management as to appropriate action; compiles contract and project documentation necessary for adjudicating or denying such claims
• VISITS VARIOUS JOB SITES AS REQUIRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ABOVE DUTIES
• COACHES AND MENTORS LESS EXPERIENCED TEAM MEMBERS

Requirements

• Experience/Education Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university
• Minimum 5 years of full-time experience as a technical specialist in one or more construction design fields; 2 years must have been involved managing all phases of construction work on a scale and scope similar to the SCAMore senior experience includes 8 years of full-time experience in a technical specialist position in one or more construction design fields; 4 years must have been involved managing all phases of construction work on a scale and scope similar to the SCA
• Valid driver’s license in New York State
• Or equivalent combination or education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Strong technical and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to collaborate on a daily basis with project team
• Proven capability to establish specific, measurable, attainable performance goals and holds others accountable for achieving them
• Understanding of contract documents and specifications

Pay

For New York, New York this ranges from $95,000.00 - $135,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Schedule

Position will be a night shift position with hours being 2:30pm-11:00pm