Project Officer II Construction Manager

WSP•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a Project Officer/Construction Manager in New York City to support the School Construction Authority (SCA). This role involves the administration and coordination of complex construction and modernization projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely completion. The position requires making timely decisions to expedite the construction process and correct errors early on. Responsibilities include coordinative problem-solving and managerial functions, ethical decision-making, and upholding workplace safety. The role demands managing project scope, schedule, and budget, preparing schedules, monitoring progress, and interfacing with contractors, construction managers, school personnel, and senior SCA managers. The Project Officer will also participate in developing project procedures, advise lower-level officers, resolve field issues, work with architects/engineers on technical matters, issue directives to enforce contract compliance, advise on liquidated damages, make on-site change order decisions, negotiate with contractors, review contractor claims, and compile necessary documentation. Site visits throughout New York City are required, and after-hours/weekend coverage for emergencies may be necessary. A vehicle and valid driver's license are required for travel throughout New York City.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
5-7 years of full time, progressively responsible work as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design related fields.
Two (2) years must involve managing all phases of construction work on a scale and scope similar to the SCA.
A driver's license valid in New York State.
A satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

P.E. License
Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering
CEI or IAEI Electrical Inspection Certificate

Responsibilities

Provide the administration and coordination of activities for the design and construction of complex and/or highly visible construction and modernization projects under the guidance of a senior level SCA Project Officer.
Ensure the quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors, etc.
Make decisions and take action in a timely manner to expedite the timely completion of the construction process.
Correct mistakes and errors in design and construction before they can be extensively incorporated into the project or as early in the construction process as possible.
Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
Make decisions on phasing and scheduling of projects.
Prepare and/or direct preparation of schedules for planning, design and construction.
Monitor schedules and take appropriate actions to ensure that project is completed on schedule and within approved cost limitations.
Provide ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel and Senior Project Officers on project issues; routinely interact with SCA senior managers on such matters.
Participate in the development and issuance of project procedures and policies; review and make recommendations on SCA-wide procedures and policies.
Provide guidance and advice to lower-level Project Officers.
Resolve issues and problems raised in field reports made by architects and construction management staff.
Work with architect/engineer of record regarding change orders, interpretation of contract documents, shop drawing submittals/approvals and other technical matters as required to enforce compliance with project contract documents, codes, policies and procedures resulting in a structurally sound, code compliant and aesthetic facility.
Issue field memoranda or directives to contractors to enforce contract compliance.
Advise senior management regarding the necessity for the assessment of liquidated damages and other contractual enforcement mechanisms, including default.
Use independent judgment to make on-site change order decisions and have the authority to negotiate with contractors and commit the SCA's resources on such change orders.
Review contractors claims or disputed work and advise senior management as to appropriate action.
Compile contract and project documentation necessary for adjudicating or denying such claims.
Visit various job sites as required in the performance of the above duties.
Perform other related tasks as may be required by the SCA.
Provide afterhours coverage for emergency coordination as needed.
Provide weekend coverage as needed.