Senior Manager, Operations

divh2Senior Project Officer/h2pBuild your career while building NYC schools/ppThe Construction Management Department administers all Capital projects performed in existing public school buildings and the construction of new schools. Construction Management will do so in a safe and efficient manner, working with the school and community to work efficiently, minimize the impact on the educational process while maintaining the highest standards of quality./ph3Job Description Summary/h3pThe Senior Project Officer is responsible for management of all capital construction and rehabilitation projects in assigned school(s), district(s), from initial conception through completion, ensuring that such projects are completed successfully./ph3Job Description/h3pResponsibilities include:/pulliManages, directs and is responsible for the successful completion of all aspects of the capital school construction and rehabilitation projects for assigned geographic district(s), including the on-site supervision of Project Officers (Level I and II), Assistant Project Officers (Level I and II) and project personnel assigned by Construction Management and/or consultant firms engaged by the Authority./liliReviews and evaluates the performance of assigned staff and Construction Management personnel; Provides guidance and recommendations to improve productivity and develop the staff for advancement; Plans, assigns, monitors, reviews and evaluates the work performed by assigned staff./liliReviews and reports on the progress of school construction projects within assigned geographic district(s); recommends modifications if changes are required during the project duration./liliEnsures projects are constructed in accordance with the terms, conditions and requirements of contract documents, on time, within budget and safely./liliEnsures and facilitates effective day to day coordination and communication with the appropriate Department of Education staff or representative concerning all capital construction activities and any related issues that arise in the school(s) in which construction is taking place./liliSchedules monthly coordination meetings to review reports on projects in construction, projects in design/scope, CIP projects and related open PO 18-s and new and/or urgent construction issues; ensures that the Department of Education staff or representative is invited to project meetings, when appropriate/liliIdentifies errors and omissions prior to commencement of construction and throughout the duration of the project; recommends and implements corrective action(s) and follows up to ensure that required actions have taken place; recommends appropriate modifications if changes are required at any point./liliWorks with project teams to improve operational performance and efficiency./liliCoordinate project related activities within the Authority and among architects, engineers, construction management firms, general contractors and government agencies./liliSchedules and participates in meetings with Department of Education and Authority staff concerning project approach, preliminary layout, project scheduling, project budget, project work schedules and phased project turnovers./liliParticipates in development and issuance of project management policies and procedures; makes recommendations affecting operations; reviews and comments on Authority-wide procedures in order to provide continuous project improvement./liliDevelops project master schedules, monitors project budgets and approves all contractor invoices for assigned projects./liliIdentifies conditions requiring a contract change; obtains and evaluates proposals from contractors; develops independent cost estimates for the work, negotiates changes orders and tracks progress of C.O.s./liliResolves issues identified in field reports compiled by architects, technical inspectors and construction management staff./liliMakes recommendations regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, reassignment and discipline./liliPerforms related duties, as assigned/li/ulpPOSTING CLOSING DATE: Until Filled/ppJob Classification - Non-Competitive/ppSalary Range: $122,358.00 - $208,339.00/ph3Education/h3pBaccalaureate/ph3Certifications (if required)/h3h3Work Experience/h3pTen years of full time diverse experience in area of discipline; five years experience must have been in supervisory or management capacity; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. Preference: Weighted consideration may be given to New York State Professional Engineers, Registered Architects or candidates with knowledge or experience in: government safety or construction standards; managing complex personnel and technological issues; working effectively on a wide range of subjects, including policy formulation, budgetary control, scheduling and making highly technical operations decisions; dispute resolution, management and communications skills./ppIt is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. We offer excellent benefits including:/pp* Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)/pp* Prescription drug option/pp* Dental and Vision coverage/pp* NYC Qualified Pension Plan/pp* Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options/pp* Transit Check Program/pp* Public Loan Forgiveness Program/pp* Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits/p/div