Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Construction) - VID 224607

NYS Office of General Services; Van Cortlandtville (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYS Office of General Services is seeking an experienced professional to supervise and inspect building construction projects. This field-based role requires coordinating contractors and multiple trades to ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications, and schedules.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, reviewing shop drawings, monitoring progress, and preparing contract changes. The position supports project meetings, records, and payments while guiding inspection

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Professional Engineer license and current registration.
• Qualifying bachelor’s degree in listed engineering disciplines or higher.
• One year of qualifying engineering experience if licensed and registered per the NY HELPS criteria.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect building construction projects of moderate size and complexity.
• Coordinate contractors and multiple trades to ensure contract compliance with drawings, specs and schedules.
• Perform field inspections and review workmanship, materials, and testing for contract compliance.
• Monitor progress, identify delays, and coordinate corrective actions with contractors.
• Review shop drawings and other construction documentation for completeness and contract compliance.
• Prepare contract changes, field/change orders, and time extensions.
• Conduct project meetings and maintain project records and inspection documentation.
• Review payment applications and verify quantities prior to payment recommendations.
• Assist with substantial completion, final inspections, turnover, and warranty activities.
• Provide direction to inspection staff and review their reports.

Skills

Supervision of construction projects

Coordination of contractors and trades

Field inspections

Reviewing drawings and documents

Education

Professional Engineer license and registration

Job description

Duties Description

Duties include but may not be limited to:

• Supervise and inspect building construction projects of moderate size and complexity.
• Coordinate the work of contractors and multiple trades to ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications, schedules, standards, and construction procedures.
• Perform field inspections and investigations; review workmanship, materials, installations, and schedule testing for compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor progress and schedules, identify potential delays, and coordinate with contractors and scheduling staff regarding corrective actions or recovery schedules when necessary.
• Review shop drawings, product data, samples, submittals, FRIs, Information Bulletins, and other construction documentation for completeness and contract compliance.
• Investigate field conditions, construction conflicts, and design issues and coordinate with supervisory and design staff to develop appropriate resolutions.
• Prepare, review, and recommend contract changes, field/change orders, time extensions, and other contract-related documentation.
• Conduct and participate in project meetings; maintain required project records, reports, correspondence, inspection documentation, and construction files.
• Review contractors’ applications for payment and verify quantities and work completed prior to recommending payment.
• Assist with substantial completion, final inspections, project turnover, closeout documentation, and warranty-related activities.
• Provide direction and oversight to assigned inspection staff and/or consultants and review their work and reports.
• Assist higher-level staff with the administration and oversight of larger or more complex projects.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor, consistent with the operational needs of the Division of Construction.

Duties Description

Duties include but may not be limited to:

• Supervise and inspect building construction projects of moderate size and complexity.
• Coordinate the work of contractors and multiple trades to ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications, schedules, standards, and construction procedures.
• Perform field inspections and investigations; review workmanship, materials, installations, and schedule testing for compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor progress and schedules, identify potential delays, and coordinate with contractors and scheduling staff regarding corrective actions or recovery schedules when necessary.
• Review shop drawings, product data, samples, submittals, FRIs, Information Bulletins, and other construction documentation for completeness and contract compliance.
• Investigate field conditions, construction conflicts, and design issues and coordinate with supervisory and design staff to develop appropriate resolutions.
• Prepare, review, and recommend contract changes, field/change orders, time extensions, and other contract-related documentation.
• Conduct and participate in project meetings; maintain required project records, reports, correspondence, inspection documentation, and construction files.
• Review contractors’ applications for payment and verify quantities and work completed prior to recommending payment.
• Assist with substantial completion, final inspections, project turnover, closeout documentation, and warranty-related activities.
• Provide direction and oversight to assigned inspection staff and/or consultants and review their work and reports.
• Assist higher-level staff with the administration and oversight of larger or more complex projects.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor, consistent with the operational needs of the Division of Construction.

Operational Needs

• Travel may be required (approximately 50%).
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Notes

• This is a field-based position and is not eligible for telecommuting.

Salary Adjustments for Positions at the Assistant level in Cortlandt Manor

• Geographic pay differential added to hiring salary = $13,500
• Downstate Adjustment added to hiring salary = $4,150
• Increased Hiring Salary = $12,264

Salary Adjustments for Positions at the Assistant level in Fishkill

• Geographic pay differential added to hiring salary = $13,500
• Mid-Hudson Adjustment added to hiring salary = $2,150
• Increased Hiring Salary = $12,264

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position: A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below. Qualifying degrees: Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering Technology, Building Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Power Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Design Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees. Qualifying experience: One year of full-time engineering experience related to construction project supervision of the structural and architectural elements of the building. OR Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 22 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME, YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments

• There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.

The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.