Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyDASNY - Dormitory Authority of the State of New York

TitleConstruction Services Specialist - (Project Administrative Support)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $39866 to $39866 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 30%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 515 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree plus three years relevant experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Construction Technology or related field plus one year relevant experience. Experience with JD Edwards and Contract Manager preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Essential Skills
• Basic knowledge of the construction process.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word and Access.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Duties Description Primary Purpose
The Construction Services Specialist works with various financial and construction systems/applications to assist DASNY personnel and clients in the management of project related data.

Essential Functions
• Manage project financial and non-financial information in the systems critical to successful client and management reporting.
• Develop, prepare and maintain various reports, spreadsheets, databases, logs and charts of moderate complexity requiring use of intermediate and advanced computer application skills.
• Analyze data, detect and correct problems in the financial management and project management systems to insure data integrity within and between systems.
• Process various project specific activities in the financial and project management systems including, but not limited to, project set-up requests, budget changes and reallocations, contract amendments and change orders. Working with financial and project management systems and DASNY personnel, analyze project and contract eligibility for close-out.
• Coordinate, facilitate and administer project close-out process.
• Manage client access to the Project Status Report and other reports on DASNY's Extranet, and establish channels of communication with DASNY's external clients for this purpose.
• Conduct project site visits; provide project administration and support to onsite project management at various field sites for extending periods of time.
• Train internal and external systems users.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage e-mail distribution lists for internal and external users of Contract Manager, PSR and other reports.
• Assist with the documentation and implementation of procedures.
• Assist with internal controls implementation, review and testing.
• Undertake special assignments as directed.
• Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave policies.
• Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination. (Standards can be found on the Intranet).

Supervision
Supervision of employees may be required.

Additional Comments Physical/Mental/Visual Demands
Travel is required using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle. This travel may include weekly travel and occasional extended overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments. Overtime or extended work hours may be required.

Work Environment
Standard office environment, including the use of one or more of the following: PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, scanner, electronic stapler/hole punch/date stamp, shredder.


DASNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to excellence and diversity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

Contact Information

Name Nicholas Ouellette

Telephone

Fax 518-257-3550

Email Address JobOpps3@dasny.org

Address

Street 515 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

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