Senior Manager, Operations; DCPO; Boroughs

Overview

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 minimize the impact on the educational process while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Responsibilities include managing, directing, and ensuring the successful completion of all aspects of capital school construction and rehabilitation projects for assigned geographic districts. The role involves on‑site supervision of Project Officers and Assistant Project Officers as well as project personnel assigned by Construction Management and/or consultant firms. Performance of assigned staff is reviewed, and guidance is provided to improve productivity and develop the staff for advancement.

Plans, assigns, monitors, reviews, and evaluates the work performed by assigned staff.

• Review and report on the progress of school construction projects within assigned geographic districts, recommending modifications if changes are required during the project duration.
• Ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements of contract documents, on time, within budget and safely.
• Facilitate day‑to‑day coordination and communication with the appropriate Department of Education staff or representative concerning all capital construction activities.
• Schedule monthly coordination meetings to review reports on projects in construction, projects in design/scope, CIP projects and related open PO 18‑s and new and/or urgent construction issues.
• Identify errors and omissions prior to commencement of construction and throughout the project duration; recommend and implement corrective actions and follow up to ensure required actions have taken place.
• Coordinate project‑related activities within the Authority and among architects, engineers, construction management firms, general contractors and government agencies.
• Participate in meetings with Department of Education and Authority staff concerning project approach, preliminary layout, project scheduling, project budget, project work schedules and phased project turnovers.
• Develop project master schedules, monitor project budgets, and approve all contractor invoices for assigned projects.
• Identify conditions requiring a contract change; obtain and evaluate proposals from contractors; develop independent cost estimates, negotiate change orders and track progress of change orders.
• Resolve issues identified in field reports compiled by architects, technical inspectors and construction management staff.
• Make recommendations regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, reassignment and discipline.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education:

Baccalaureate.

Certifications:

(if required).

Experience:

Ten years of full‑time diverse experience in the area of discipline; five years must have been in supervisory or management capacity; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. Preference may be given to New York State Professional Engineers, Registered Architects or candidates with knowledge or experience in government safety or construction standards, managing complex personnel and technological issues, working effectively on a wide range of subjects such as policy formulation, budgetary control, scheduling, technical decision‑making, dispute resolution, management and communications skills.

Job Classification:
Non‑Competitive. Salary Range: $ – $. Posting Closing Date:
Until Filled.

The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. NYCSCA will provide…