Project Officer - I
About The Position
The Project Officer - I manages and coordinates personnel, budget, administration, and operational activities for assigned school construction projects, from initial conception through completion and opening. The role coordinates design and construction activities on less complex projects, often under the supervision and direction of senior-level project officers, and works with contractors, construction managers, school personnel, architects, engineers, consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders to support compliant, high-quality project delivery. The position prepares and monitors project phases, schedules, and costs for planning, design, and construction; addresses project issues and errors in a timely manner; and supports contract administration, including change orders, supplemental agreements, claims, and disputes. The role also performs related duties as assigned. The position requires a bachelor's degree, at least three years of progressively responsible construction- or design-related technical work experience, and a valid New York State driver's license or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. The detailed work-experience criteria specify that one year must involve managing all phases of construction work of a scale and scope similar to the Authority.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
- Three years of full-time, progressively responsible work experience as a technical specialist in one or more construction- and design-related fields.
- One year of experience must involve managing all phases of construction work of a scale and scope similar to the Authority, or the candidate must have a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
- Valid New York State driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate design and construction activities on less complex construction projects, often under the supervision and direction of senior-level project officers.
- Prepare and monitor project phases, schedules, and costs for planning, design, and construction.
- Ensure quality, high performance standards, and compliance in design and construction by consultants, vendors, and stakeholders working on projects.
- Maintain ongoing communication with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel, and Senior Project Officers regarding project issues.
- Make timely decisions and take action to expedite completion of the construction process.
- Bring critical issues to a supervisor's immediate attention and work with senior-level Project Officers to correct design and construction mistakes or errors as early as possible.
- Work with architects and engineers on change orders, interpretation of contract documents, shop drawing submittals and approvals, and other technical matters to support a structurally sound, code-compliant, and aesthetic facility.
- Oversee contractors' work to enforce contract compliance.
- Negotiate and review contractor and consultant change order or supplemental agreement requests for validity against scope, and make recommendations to supervisors.
- Review contractor claims and disputes and compile contract information needed for their adjudication.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
