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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/13/16

Applications Due10/28/16

Vacancy ID32958

AgencyDASNY - Dormitory Authority of the State of New York

TitleProject Manager - Construction Contracts(JOCS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $81403 to $102151 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 40%

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 New York

Street Address One Penn Plaza

52nd Floor

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10119

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus three years' relevant experience as a DASNY Sr. APM, including two years' supervisory experience or successful completion of designated supervisor training during probationary period, or Bachelor's degree plus three years' experience as a DASNY Field Representative (grade 3), including two years' supervisory experience or successful completion of designated supervisor training during probationary period, or Bachelor's degree plus seven years' relevant experience including two years' supervisory experience, or a NYS Professional Engineers or Architects license with 12 years' relevant experience including four years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a construction industry related field plus five years' experience as a DASNY Senior APM or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a construction industry related field plus five years' experience as a DASNY Field Representative (grade 3) or Bachelor's degree in construction industry related field plus 10 years' relevant construction industry experience with public or private projects. NYS Professional Engineers or Architects license. Minimum two years' supervisory experience. PC applications and construction systems experience. (Primavera project management and scheduling applications preferred). Experience in the Job Order Contracting construction methodology procurement process.

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.
• Demonstrated 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 Project Manager manages all aspects of job order contract construction projects, and oversees all functions necessary to provide value added services to customer agencies for full and modified service projects.

Essential Functions
• Represents the Dormitory Authority as primary liaison to customer agency.
• Meets with customer agency and makes recommendations regarding project approach.
• Develops and monitors project scope budget and schedule, and prepares related reports as required.
• Manages and participates in the selection of design and construction consultants.
• Monitors the development of project drawings, documents and specifications.
• Coordinates bid advertising, reviews bids, prepares bid summary and recommends contract awards.
• Assist in the drafting of design and construction contracts.
• Schedules, coordinates and monitors all project activities among Dormitory Authority groups (including but not limited to State Environmental Quality Review, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Opportunity Programs Group, Finance, Legal, and Information Services), consultants, contractors, governmental agencies and other project entities through project closeout.
• Conducts joint scope and job progress meetings, and delivers monthly reports as dictated by project scope.
• Ensures consultant and contractor compliance with all DASNY procedures.
• Manages all aspects of consultant and construction contracts including review and approval of consultant and contractor requests for payment, change orders, amendments, reduction in retainage, extensions of schedule and contract closeout.
• Coordinates consultant and contractor deliverables through thorough understanding of contract deliverables, pre-construction meetings, Construction Manager Orientations, Project Health Assessments, monthly project meetings, and contract closeout checklists.
• Develops documents, prepares and maintains reports for customer agencies and DASNY management through updating of project information utilizing internal systems.
• Continuously evaluates the performance of architects, engineers, contractors and construction managers utilizing internal A/E/C CM Evaluation system, and ensures all evaluations are complete at project closeout.
• Supervises Assistant and Senior Assistant Project Managers, Field Representatives and administrative resources.
• Ensures quality is maintained in accordance with the original intent of construction documents through coordination with construction managers/contractors and/or management of material testing and inspection consultants, review of daily field reporting, and coordination with internal quality resources.
• Participate in the documentation, negotiation and settlement of claims.
• Ensure the retention and maintenance of records and files both on and off-site as appropriate.
• Assist in the development, administration and testing of construction-related software tools and applications.
• Establish necessary procedures and monitor progress to accommodate the requirements for acquisition of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, Temporary Approval of Occupancy, Certificate of Occupancy and Code Compliance Certificate.
• Conduct surveys and inspections of existing facilities to determine design and construction defects and rehabilitation requirements.
• Pursues new business opportunities with customer agencies on behalf of Dormitory Authority.

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).

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

We currently have an opportunity for a Construction Project Manager to work at our New York City office. This position is located in our Construction Contracts Department. The Construction Project Manager manages all aspects of construction projects, and oversees all functions necessary to provide value added services to customer agencies for full and modified service projects.

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

• Choice of several health insurance plans
• Dental & vision insurance
• Membership in the NYS Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• 13 vacation days per year
• 13 sick days per year
• 5 days of personal leave per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training & development opportunities

**Please note: This position rates location differential income. Salary is commensurate with experience.

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 Nicholas Ouellette

Telephone

Fax 518-257-3550

Email Address JobOpps4@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:

Nicholas Ouellette
515 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207
518.257.3550 (fax)
JobOpps4@dasny.org (e-mail)

We encourage all applicants to submit electronically.

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