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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/10/16

Applications Due09/10/16

Vacancy ID32220

AgencyDASNY - Dormitory Authority of the State of New York

TitleSenior Field Representative

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $81403 to $81403 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 1 Penn Plaza

52nd Floor

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10119

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree plus five years experience as a DASNY Field Representative (grade 3) and two years supervisory experience or successful completion of designated supervisor training during probationary period or Associate's Degree plus twelve years relevant experience and two years supervisory experience or High School Diploma plus seven years experience as a DASNY Field Representative (grade 3) and two years supervisory experience or successful completion of designated supervisor training during probationary period or High School Diploma plus fifteen years relevant experience and two years supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a construction industry related field plus ten years experience as a DASNY Field Representative (grade 3) or Bachelor's Degree in construction industry related field plus fifteen years experience with public or private projects including construction inspection or supervision of major public construction projects. Minimum two years supervisory experience. Working knowledge and experience with construction systems (Primavera project management and scheduling applications preferred).

Essential Skills
• Demonstrated construction field experience including sequencing and installation of work.
• 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.
• Demonstrated management skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
• Basic knowledge of management principles.

Duties Description Primary Purpose
The Senior Field Representative exercises independent judgment and makes high-level decisions while assisting the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager in all aspects of a construction project or projects and/or highly complex projects (projects having a high degree of variables including budget, schedule, number of contracts, management approach, delivery method, level of service, phasing, customer orientation, staffing, labor, location and site access, design and/or construction complexity, environmental issues and other non-traditional projects), including ensuring compliance with contract provisions, contract administration and monitoring, evaluating and making recommendations related to project budgets and schedules, and developing recovery plans related to quality, budget and schedule.

Essential Functions
• Observes installation of the work by contractors on a daily basis ensuring compliance with construction documents.
• Coordinates the work of all trades.
• Interprets contract plans and specifications.
• Schedules and supervises required testing and commissioning and monitors results.
• Conducts and/or attends job meetings, progress meetings and coordination meetings.
• Prepares notes and minutes of meetings and coordinates the associated follow-up.
• Estimates costs and monitors the project budget.
• Reviews and monitors project schedule and reports observations and makes related recommendations to Project Manager.
• Reviews consultant and contractor progress payments.
• Prepares, evaluates and makes recommendations to Project Manager related to change order proposals.
• Evaluates claims and makes recommendations to Project Manager.
• Develops and maintains records for the project or program including contract documents, files, logs, lists and other records, and utilizes project management system (Contract Manager) for recording all project activities.
• Assists in the development, documentation and implementation of procedures and internal controls.
• May provide service to multiple customer agencies over a specified geographic area.
• May supervise, train and evaluate a staff of Field Representatives and/or administrative staff serving a specific campus, facility, project or geographic area.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Train and evaluate employees.
• Develop, document and implement procedures.
• Assess, develop and implement internal controls, and oversee the review and testing of same.
• Assist Management in the development of policies.
• 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.

Physical/Mental/Visual Demands
Weekly 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 work safety hazards (chemicals, fumes, etc.). 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. Requires the ability to see, hear, smell, touch and distinguish colors. Must be available to occasionally work a modified work schedule or extended workday hours.

Work Environment
May be standard office environment or a construction site. Requires the use of one or more of the following: PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, scanner, electronic stapler/hole punch/date stamp, shredder.

Additional Comments 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.

Name Luisa Niazi

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.

For additional information, please see attached position description.

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

Luisa Niazi
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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