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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/21/15

Applications Due08/04/15

Vacancy ID22465

AgencyDASNY - Dormitory Authority of the State of New York

TitleSenior Assistant Project Manager

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $57927 to $57927 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 20%

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

County Albany

Street Address 515 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus two years' experience as a DASNY APM or Bachelor's degree plus three years' relevant experience or Associates degree plus four years' experience as a DASNY APM or Associates degree plus five years' relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a construction industry related field plus four years' experience as a DASNY APM or Bachelor's degree in construction industry related field plus five years' construction industry experience with public or private projects. Minimum two years' supervisory experience, PC applications and construction systems experience (Primavera project management and scheduling applications preferred).

Essential Skills
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend plans, specifications, addenda, bid materials, contracts and related construction documents.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
• Ability to lead and/or participate in team endeavors.
• Demonstrated record of taking initiative.

Duties Description Primary Purpose
The Senior Assistant Project Manager, under the guidance of the Project Manager, performs technical and administrative functions required to complete the design and construction of projects.

Essential Functions
• Read, interpret and comprehend plans, specifications, addenda, bid materials, contracts and other related documents and recommends approaches to resolving issues/completing assignments to project manager.
• Review bid advertising, prepare bid summaries and recommend awards to Procurement.
• Observes the installation of the work on a regular basis, ensuring compliance with the construction documents.
• Coordinate the work of all trades, testing agencies and commissioning consultants.
• Conduct and/or attend job meetings, progress meetings and coordination meetings.
• Review, process and make recommendation for approval of payment requisitions, trade payment breakdowns, change orders, work authorizations and closeout packages.
• Evaluate claims and make recommendations to the Project Manager.
• Develop, monitor and maintain project records and utilize the project management system (Contract Manager) to input data into applications and databases.
• Utilize project data to prepare status reports and other specialized reports.
• Evaluate and make recommendations related to project schedules and budgets, and develop recovery plans related to project quality, budget and schedule.
• Develop and run labor allocation reports in CARRS (Cost Accounting Revenue and Recovery System).
• Perform site visits; monitor and observe construction, installation and testing of building systems and technology, operation and maintenance of buildings and/or facilities.
• Ensure compliance with contract provisions and the quality of design and construction work performed by architects, engineers, contractors and consultants.
• Consult with code enforcement agencies regarding interpretation and application of building codes and regulations.
• Assist in the evaluation of the conditions of buildings and properties and utilization of facilities.
• Maintain liaison with customer agencies and assist in the resolution of issues where appropriate.
• Manage assigned projects under the direction of the Project Manager.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Conduct surveys and inspections of existing and potential DASNY facilities to determine design and construction deficiencies and to determine rehabilitation requirements.
• Conduct surveys and inspections of existing and potential Dormitory Authority facilities to determine design and construction deficiencies and to determine rehabilitation requirements.
• May conduct or participate in mechanical, electrical and structural quality assurance field inspections.
• May conduct or participate in quality assurance field inspections associated with assigned projects.
• May train and evaluate employees.
• Assist with the development, documentation and implementation of procedures.
• Assist with the assessment/development and implementation of internal controls, and participate in the review and testing of same.
• 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
May supervise one or more employees.

Physical/Mental/Visual Demands
Frequent travel may be required, depending on assignment, using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle. This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments. Requires exposure to weather and temperature extremes, loud noises, heights (climbing ladders, scaffolding, etc.) and other work-safety hazards (chemicals, fumes, etc.) of a construction site. Requires physical mobility (movement from place to place), strength, dexterity and coordination. Requires endurance, concentration (prolonged physical activity with limited opportunity to rest) and complex and time-pressured decision-making. Must be able to work overtime or extended work hours as needed.

Work Environment
Workstation and location varies depending on assignment. Requires use of one or more of the following: PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, scanner, electronic stapler/hole punch/date stamp, and shredder.



Additional Comments DASNY provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities, and other institutions which serve the greater public good.

DASNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to excellence and diversity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

All offers will be contingent upon a thorough & in depth background check and submission of documents validating educational, professional and work credentials.

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

Name William Ellis

Telephone

Fax 518-257-3550

Email Address JobOpps3@dasny.org

Address

Street 515 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on ApplyingApplicant Instructions
Please specify the exact title and location of the position that you are applying for. All candidates must submit a resume demonstrating evidence of meeting the qualifications as specified in the job notice. Please include all relevant employment history, including the name of each employer, dates of employment and titles held.

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to:

William Ellis
515 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207
518.257.3550 (fax)
JobOpps3@dasny.org (e-mail)

We encourage all applicants to submit electronically.

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