Construction Management Specialist 1 SY

Position Type:
Non Instructional - All Titles/Construction Mgmt Specialist 1

Date Posted:
12/4/2025

Location:
Design and Construction - 351
NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 1
Office of Design & Construction

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education Approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Construction Management Specialist 1 within the Office of Design & Construction.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for the position will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date the candidate will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION: Under direction of a senior level manager or other higher level supervisory official, administers work programs and supervises staff responsible for the design, project control, cost estimation, contract administration, quality assurance, and scheduling and control activities involved in capital construction, public works projects, or programs administered by the division; does other related duties.

Note: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Note: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Nine (9) years of professional experience in the field of architecture, engineering, project management, construction contract management, financial contract management, facilities management, construction quality assurance, or related area involving complex building projects, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

OR

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

OR

Possession of a master's degree in a specialty area related to construction; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Note: Possession of a valid Architect's License issued by the Board of Architects and Certified Landscape Architects may be substituted for two (2) years of the above-mentioned non-supervisory professional experience.

Note: Possession of a valid Professional Engineer's License issued by the State Board of Professional Engineer's and Land Surveyors may be substituted for two (2) years of the above-mentioned non-supervisory professional experience.

Note: Possession of a valid New Jersey Uniform Construction Code license issued by the NJ Department of Community Affairs may be substituted for one (1) year of the above-mentioned non-supervisory professional experience.

Note: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manages overall operations of a unit and is responsible for its day-to-day activities.
2. Develops and maintains division policies relevant to the unit.
3. Supervises subordinates and assigns work.
4. Coordinates unit activities with contracted consultants and constructors to expedite processes relevant to project requirements and schedules.
5. Reviews and recommends requests, claims, performance notices, and/or other actions which require written approval.
6. Acts as an Administrative Contracting Officer, and issues determinations, performance notices, and approved changes within delegated authority.
7. Assesses staff training requirements necessary to accomplish program objectives, and targets technical, administrative, and management training needs on an annual basis.
8. Schedules training for assigned personnel.
9. Attends meetings regarding projects and capital improvement programs.
10. Conducts a self-inspection program to ensure compliance with statutes, administrative code, department regulations, and division policies and procedures.
11. Represents the division in contract claims and litigation actions which involve contract interpretation and compliance.
12. Confers with representatives of state agencies to provide advice and assistance in design and construction issues encountered in the management of public work projects.
13. Supervises and oversees the design and construction process to ensure projects are completed in accord with project schedule, budget, and using agency requirements.
14. Administers and monitors contracts to ensure that work or services are in conformance with contract documents.
15. Reviews and approves/disapproves invoices.
16. Prepares and delivers presentations or speeches to professional, technical, and lay groups to disseminate building and construction or administrative management information, and establishes and maintains cooperative, effective working relationships with representatives of these groups.
17. Monitors results of the unit's activities through a tracking system, and develops appropriate measurement devices and adjusts to changes in performance.
18. Reviews and recommends budgetary items.
19. Directs the preparation of reports and studies containing findings and recommendations.
20. Participates with other senior staff in the development of policy and in long- and short range planning.
21. Identifies significant design and/or construction project issues; directs the planning of analytical studies and preparation of reports and recommendations to define project issues; proposes alternative construction management strategies and follow-up on implementation of recommendations.
22. Evaluates goals, operations, and performance, and develops and implements alternative procedures to improve performance and meet unit objectives.
23. Identifies potential delays and takes appropriate actions to eliminate or minimize their cause and/or impact on the project and the State.
24. Manages work operations and/or functional programs, and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.
25. Maintains integrity and confidentiality in division and programs operations.
26. Serves on committees.
27. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
28. Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
1. Knowledge of design and construction management concepts and practices.
2. Knowledge of standards and methods used in cost and price analyses.
3. Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, employee motivation, and performance evaluation.
4. Ability to manage subordinates in the administration of varied functions relevant to public works projects.
5. Ability to interpret and apply the state's procurement statutes, department regulations, and division policies and procedures relevant to procurement, contract types, solicitations, publicizing contract actions, selection of consultants/contractors, evaluations, and awards.
6. Ability to interpret and apply planning principles, practices, and procedures, organizational theory, and administrative practices relevant to state construction programs.
7. Ability to interpret and apply NJ Construction Law.
8. Ability to supervise the preparation of contracts, amendments, and change orders.
9. Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate work of the unit including setting goals, planning and implementing work programs, and developing policies and procedures.
10. Ability to direct the preparation of administrative and procedural matter reports containing clear, accurate findings; sound recommendations and which include appropriate implementation and scheduling.
11. Ability to work effectively with associates, representatives of state agencies, and others concerned with the administration of public works projects.
12. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of accurate, contractually sound, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, recommendations, or determinations.
13. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of federal, state, and local governments, professional groups, societies, and others interested in the issues, problems, and topics involved in the designated program.
14. Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
15. Ability to use established construction terminology in both oral and written communication.
16. Ability to represent the division of conferences.
17. Ability to speak at public seminars and meetings.
18. Ability to assign and instruct employees.
19. Ability to effectively evaluate employee performance and to direct overall work operations.
20. Ability to prepare correspondence.
21. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
22. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

REPORTS TO: Department Head

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
1. Salary Range: $89,399 - $112,310
2. Employment Period: Twelve (12) Month
3. Union Affiliation: Local 32

HOW TO APPLY
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date: December 3, 2025
Closing Date: December 16, 2025 or until filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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