Project Officer II Construction Manager

WSP•New York, NY

5d•$74,200 - $146,900

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a Project Officer/Construction Manager in New York City, covering all five boroughs, to support the School Construction Authority (SCA). Under the guidance of a senior-level SCA Project Officer, this role administers and coordinates design and construction activities for complex and/or highly visible construction and modernization projects. The position ensures that consultants, vendors, and contractors meet quality, performance, and compliance standards, and uses timely decision-making to help projects finish on schedule and within approved cost limits. The role manages project scope, schedule, and budget; coordinates with contractors, construction managers, school personnel, senior project officers, and SCA senior managers; and addresses technical, field, contractual, and project-delivery issues. It includes independent on-site change-order decisions and negotiations that may commit SCA resources, review of contractor claims, and preparation of documentation for claims adjudication. The position requires job-site visits throughout New York City, a valid New York State driver's license and vehicle, and after-hours emergency coordination and weekend coverage as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
Five to seven years of full-time, progressively responsible work as a technical specialist in one or more construction- and design-related fields.
At least two years managing all phases of construction work on a scale and scope similar to the SCA.
Driver's license valid in New York State.
Vehicle necessary for required travel throughout New York City.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering.
CEI or IAEI Electrical Inspection Certificate.

Responsibilities

Administer and coordinate design and construction activities for complex and/or highly visible construction and modernization projects under the guidance of a senior-level SCA Project Officer.
Ensure consultants, vendors, and other project participants meet quality, performance, and compliance standards.
Make timely decisions and take action to expedite project completion, identifying and correcting design and construction errors as early as possible.
Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
Make decisions on project phasing and scheduling; prepare or direct preparation of planning, design, and construction schedules; monitor progress and take action to keep projects on schedule and within approved cost limits.
Maintain ongoing communication with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel, Senior Project Officers, and SCA senior managers regarding project issues.
Participate in developing and issuing project procedures and policies, and review and recommend changes to SCA-wide procedures and policies.
Provide guidance and advice to lower-level Project Officers.
Resolve issues raised in field reports from architects and construction management staff.
Work with the architect/engineer of record on change orders, contract-document interpretation, shop drawing submittals and approvals, and other technical matters to enforce project requirements and achieve structurally sound, code-compliant, aesthetic facilities.
Issue field memoranda or directives to contractors to enforce contract compliance, and advise senior management on liquidated damages and other contractual enforcement actions, including default.
Use independent judgment to make on-site change-order decisions, negotiate with contractors, and commit SCA resources for such change orders.
Review contractor claims and disputed work and advise senior management on appropriate action.
Compile contract and project documentation needed to adjudicate or deny claims.
Visit job sites as required and provide after-hours emergency coordination and weekend coverage as needed.
Travel throughout New York City as required and perform other related tasks required by the SCA.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.
Uphold workplace safety and comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.