Associate Construction Specialist - Construction Management Gas

ConEdison•New York, NY

1d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Management Gas department is seeking a motivated, self-reliant, resourceful, and articulate Associate Construction Specialist with strong leadership, sound judgment, and technical decision-making skills. The position supports contract-payment documentation and processing for Con Edison, while helping ensure compliance with company safety, health, and environmental programs, policies, and governmental regulations. The role is full-time and onsite five days per week, with limited flexibility at the department’s discretion. The selected candidate will also receive a System Emergency Assignment and may need to work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, during emergencies. The role does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 6 years of relevant work experience; or an associate’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant work experience; or a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
Relevant experience includes office management; using spreadsheets and databases to track and monitor work queues; interfacing with customers or contractors; filing; scheduling and following up on appointments; and updating financial records.
Demonstrated experience working with internal and external customers to resolve problems and create a positive customer experience.
Experience interfacing with customers or contractors, filing, scheduling and following up on appointments, and updating financial records.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple assignments.
Demonstrated customer service and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret basic information on drawings.
Effective interpersonal skills, strong verbal communication and listening skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills; thoroughness and dependability; and ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong product knowledge.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds; sit or stand to answer a phone and use a computer for the workday; use hands with manual dexterity throughout the workday; stoop, bend, reach, and kneel; and read small print and symbols.
Willingness and ability to work in hot or cold climates during emergencies, work flexible hours including weekends and holidays as required, travel within company service territories as necessary, and wear PPE as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Customer Relationship Management software applications.
Experience with accounts receivable and invoicing contractors.
Experience with work management systems such as Oracle EBS.
Experience with data analytics tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
Working knowledge of COMPASS, Layout Tracking System, EDIS, and the Vactor Service (Flush) System.
Experience interpreting construction-contract pay items and standard terms and conditions.
Knowledge of Oracle EBS or other payment and invoicing system applications.

Responsibilities

Request documentation from company contractors required to support Unit Price Contract payments.
Ensure required documents, paperwork, photographs, and other materials are included in compliant contract-payment folders before submitting them to CCI for the Chief Construction Inspector’s review.
Secure, monitor, and maintain payment folders from initial submission by Inspectors and Construction Representatives through final payment and filing.
Assist with resolving contractor exceptions to proposed payments (claims).
Support Construction Management goals for safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Follow the Way We Work Principles, the Standards of Business Conduct, and applicable company procedures, including Environmental, Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, discipline, and security requirements.
Perform other related assignments as required to support departmental needs.
During emergencies, work outside business hours as assigned, potentially including nights, weekends, and holidays; travel within company service territories as necessary; and wear required PPE.