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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/27/25

Applications Due11/12/25

Vacancy ID201277

NY HELPNo

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleDesign & Construction Manager 1 (Contracts) - VID 201277

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $115283 to $145682 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Pending Non-Competitive

Travel Percentage 20%

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

County Albany

Street Address 35th Floor Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Duties Description • Assist the Director, Legal Services and the Attorney General’s Office on pending litigations and investigations.
• Assist the Director with review and determination on formal bid and contract disputes.
• Oversee the development and implementation of contracts for construction of buildings for use by various State Agencies. Including the evaluation, supervision and review of various construction contract documents and processes for procurement, fiscal management, contract performance, and overall contract management.
• Oversee the formal bid and the execution of contract award to assure procedures and resolutions are in accordance with statutory requirements. To include specification review, preparation for advertisements, accuracy of allowances and alternates, and review of recommendation.
• Oversee the development of contracts for consultant services with private engineering and architectural design firms. To include technical assistance on scope of work, encumbrance and release of funds, development of RFP, contract document review, coordination with client agencies, and development of supplements.
• Oversee the audit and processing of payment requests received from vendors (contractors and consultants) for work performed on OGS D&C contracts.
• Ensure that policies and department procedures are in accordance with State Finance Law, Public Buildings Law, and other statutory requirements associated with Vendor Responsibility and Minority Owned Business Enterprise participation.
• Provide guidance, technical assistance and training to staff, vendors and others as required.
• Participate in audits related to contract documents, processes, and procedures as necessary.
• Develop quarterly, annual, and fiscal year reports as required. Monitor trends in data included in the reports to make adjustments and recommendations as appropriate.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and the Division Office.
• Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of Division policies and procedures.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties including work assignment, workload management, and performance management.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience in managing contract processes and procedures, including contract development, contract award, contract performance, contract payments, contract closeout, and vendor responsibility. Three years at the supervisory level or one year at the managerial level.

Substitutions:
Ten years of specialized experience, with three years at the supervisory level or one year at the managerial level.
OR
Associate’s degree and eight years of specialized experience with three years at the supervisory level or one year at the managerial level.

Candidates with a J.D. or master's degree may be credited with one year of specialized experience; Candidates with a Ph.D. may be credited with two years of specialized experience.

Additional Comments NOTE: This position is temporary pending approval by the Civil Service Commission for placement in the non-competitive jurisdictional class.

The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
The Office of the General Services (OGS) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OGS Design and Construction (D&C) will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OGS D&C employees may telecommute up to 4 days per pay period.

This position is graded and offers a salary range from the hiring rate to the job rate for its designated grade. All hires begin at “Start Rate” unless prior state experience affords eligibility for hiring step increase as determined by OSC.

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

Name Human Resources/AG

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

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