Director, Operations (Construction Review)

NYC School Construction Authority•New York City, NY

About The Position

Build your career while building NYC schools! The 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. Job Description Summary The Director of Operations reports to a Senior Director, Vice President or President and is responsible for planning and overseeing the day-to-day activities for operational and/or administrative matters in various Authority Divisions.

Requirements

Twelve years of full time, administration, experience in operations, construction, management, administration, or a related field; five years must be in an administrative or managerial capacity or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SCA procedures
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong technical skills
Construction management experience

Responsibilities

In conjunction with project officer conducts review of contract documents to ensure accurate and well-coordinated set of plans & specifications prior to bidding
Develops and makes recommendations concerning policies and procedures affecting the operational and administrative matters of the Authority
Ensures the daily operations and the resolution of special managerial, operational and administrative problems pertaining to policy and practice
Consistently review technical standards and new initiatives
Work with IT to implement and evaluate new technology
Serves as a principal liaison between the various Authority Departments and Divisions, Department of Education, government agencies and outside contractors and consultants in a wide range of operational and administrative areas
May develop and implement necessary procedures to bring various departments into a project based team, working to achieve common goals
Oversees the preparation of reports on operational and administrative matters for use in the formulation of policy
Manages and directs activities of Division employees within any SCA Departments
Plans, assigns, directs, monitors, reviews and evaluates work performed by staff and makes recommendations regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, reassignment and discipline
Performs other related tasks

Benefits

Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
Prescription Drug Options
Dental & Vision Coverage
NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
Transit Check Program
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits
tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role
access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities
Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth