Project Officer - II

NYC School Construction Authority•New York City, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Division of the SCA provides optimum protection to students, teachers, school personnel, and the general public during all new construction and renovation of New York City school buildings. This is achieved by enforcing all applicable safety rules and regulations in a firm, fair, and consistent manner, as well as educating SCA personnel, general contractors, and subcontractors regarding City, State, Federal, and SCA mandated safety rules and regulations. The Safety Manager reports to their designated Managing Inspector, Safety Director, or Vice President (ERC) and is responsible for providing guidance and technical advice regarding safety-related matters on assigned projects. The duties include assuring that all SCA projects comply with all Federal, NY State, NY City, and SCA Safety requirements.

Requirements

Five years of full time, progressively responsible work as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design related fields; two years must involve managing all phases of construction work of a scale and scope similar to the Authority.
Valid NYS Driver's License
Bachelor's Degree
Work Experience Five years of full time, progressively responsible work as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design related fields; two years must involve managing all phases of construction work of a scale and scope similar to the Authority and a driver's license valid in New York State or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Weighted consideration may be given to New York State Professional Engineers and Registered Architects with knowledge or experience in: government safety or construction standards; management of complex personnel and technological issues; policy formulation, budgetary control, scheduling, and highly technical operations decision making; dispute resolution, management and communications skills.

Responsibilities

Conducts scheduled and special inspections for active projects and reported emergencies.
Conduct unannounced site-specific safety compliance inspections on all assigned projects. Inspection to be completed timely and to contain all relevant factors, averages 3-5 inspections per day.
Identify site specific safety deficiencies.
Discuss safety recommendations for correction and compliance with the Site Supervisor and Project Officer.
Conducts follow up inspections and follow-through activities to ensure appropriate corrective actions have been taken.
Review approved site safety plan on site to ensure contractor's compliance.
Review contractor's relevant training records, permits, licenses, and logbooks.
Conduct accident/incident visits as requested and submit related written reports regarding relevant circumstances.
Discuss problems relating to safety with SCA Safety Director, Managing Inspector, the SCA Project Officer, and appropriate site personnel.
Participate in requested safety meetings, including pre-construction meetings as requested by Construction Management and Contractors.
Attend and participate in different PE inspections in company of Engineer of records, SCA Project Officer, and Contractor.
Use independent judgement when issuing 48-hour and 24-hour compliance notices and stop work orders.
Follow up and respond appropriately to ensure compliance with the noted deficiencies on specific projects.
Responsible for all related safety awareness and compliance for assigned projects; use independent judgement to review and resolve field conditions that impact life safety immediately.
Participate in the implementation of safety training as required; help develop and implement policies and procedures for the safety division.
Help with the review of contractor’s Site Safety Plan, Safe Work Plan, and Job Hazard analysis.
Visit various job sites as required in the performance of the above duties.
Perform 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.