Looking for a Project Officer II (Project Manager) candidate to work with the School Construction Authority (SCA). As the SCA’s on-site representative, the candidate will oversee various construction projects in various stages of development.
Responsibilities:
- Provide 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.
- Ensure the quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors, etc.
- Make decisions and take action in a timely manner to expedite the timely completion of the construction process.
- Correct 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.
- Responsibilities are varied and include coordinative problem solving and managerial functions of these projects.
Duties:
- Make decisions on phasing and scheduling of projects. Prepare and/or ensure 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.
- Provide ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel and Senior Project Officers on project issues; routinely interact with SCA senior managers on such matters.
- Participate in the development and issuance of project procedures and policies; review and make recommendations on SCA-wide procedures and policies.
- Provide guidance and advice to lower level Project Officers.
- Resolve issues and problems raised in field reports made by architects and construction management staff.
- Work 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.
- Issue field memoranda or directives to contractors to enforce contract compliance. Advise senior management regarding the necessity for the assessment of liquidated damages and other contractual enforcement mechanisms, including default.
- Use independent judgment to make on-site change order decisions and have 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.
- Visit various job sites as required in the performance of the above duties.
- Perform other related tasks.
Minimum Requirements:
- Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Five (5) years of full time, progressively responsible work as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design related fields; two (2) years must involve managing all phases of construction work on a scale and scope similar to the SCA.
- A driver’s license valid in New York State.
- A satisfactory combination of education and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60.00 to $64.00 /hour
Experience:
- Construction: 5 years (Required)
- Project Management: 5 years (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
License:
- Driver’s License (Required)
- OSHA 30 (Required)
Work authorization:
- United States (Required)
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
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