Position Information

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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleProject Coordinator

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $115283 to $145682 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Onondaga

Street Address Department of Transportation

333 E Washington St

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13202

Job Specifics

Duties Description This position is for I-81 Viaduct Project Construction Coordinator

• Review contract documents and assist with procurement, pre-bid conferences, and evaluations.
• Coordinate activities with other Department staff, contractors, consultants, and public agencies.
• Support Department safety vision and comply with all safety rules, policies, and procedures; maintain accountability for safety performance of all project staff.
• Sign “Approved for Construction” drawings
• Monitor claims, suggest ways to mitigate impacts, and develop solutions to issues during construction.
• Resolve construction related issues in coordination with engineering staff, third parties, and other agencies as necessary.
• Attend progress meetings, develop status reports, and deliver presentations as required
• Assist in negotiating with contractors regarding changes to design, construction work scope, and schedules
• Participate in the development of contract specifications, as well as manage construction contracts and other professional service contracts as directed by the Project Director
• Assist in overseeing the performance of all contractors; ensure that all work is completed according to construction plans, specifications, and schedule.
• Meet regularly with Department, contractors, designers, and other consultant staff to monitor and coordinate all phases of the priority project.
• Analyze, audit, and report construction project change orders, RFP’s, RFI’s, & NCR’s.
• Attend, participate in and sometimes lead various meetings including but not limited to stakeholder meetings, open houses, progress meetings, meeting with DOT executives and other officials.


While the primary location will be in Region 3, Syracuse, Onondaga County, it is anticipated that remote work (from another Region, telecommuting and/or an I-81 contract site) may be possible throughout portions of the assignment to the position.


Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications This position will be filled by temporary appointment, without examination, via Section 64.3 of Civil Service Law.

Candidates must have a valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License with current registration and at least 5 years of post-licensure civil engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems

Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules


DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Amy Campion

Telephone

Fax

Email Address dot.sm.mo.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-015 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 1/28/2026 to:


NYS Department of Transportation
Michelle Sefcik, Director of Personnel
ATTN: Amy Campion
50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232 dot.sm.mo.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov