Project Office Specialist

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

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Job summary

The RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York seeks a Project Office Specialist to manage project controls for its Capital Construction Program. You will track schedules, monitor expenditures, and generate reports in collaboration with Directors, Assistant Directors, and Project Managers to keep initiatives on time and within budget.

Proficiency in C#, MVC & .NET Core, Web API, and data extraction from PMWEB/PeopleSoft/JD Edwards will enable you to design and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, computer science or related field.
• 5+ years in design and construction management or programming and report production.
• Experience with project management methodologies, cost control, and financial management.
• PMP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project controls for the Capital Construction Program, tracking schedules and performance.
• Prepare regular project management reports and inform senior FPCM staff.
• Coordinate with Directors, Assistant Directors, Project Managers and others to keep reports and PMWEB data current.
• Develop and maintain web-based and desktop applications to support project management needs using C#, MVC & Net Core.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Budget analysis

Excel macros pivot tables

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/computer science or related field

Tools

C#.Net

MVC & .NET Core

Web API

BizTalk

Job description

Primary Location:

OFFICE OF VC - FACILIT PLAN, CONSTRUC & MGMT

Bargaining Unit:

No CUNY is embarked on a multi-billion-dollar, multi-year capital design and construction program at its 26 campuses.

The Project Office Specialist (POS), as a member of the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management (FPCM), plays a vital role in the successful implementation of the Capital Construction program. The POS has primary responsibility for the Project Control functions for CUNY’s Capital Construction Program, including the overall tracking and reporting on projects and programs’ performance, including schedule and time performance. Exercising independent initiative and judgment and reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Facility Planning, Construction and Management. The POS works collaboratively with numerous stakeholders including Directors, Assistant Directors, and Project Managers, and serves as coordinator.

Other Duties

Perform Programming functions as needed to be able to extract project management information from systems such as PMWEB, PeopleSoft, and JD Edwards. Perform Project Management functions. Update cost and schedule information for all projects that are included in the Design and Construction Program. Analyze budget performance for all projects, including Expenditures, actuals, and projections. Analyze Schedule performance for projects in the construction phase. Identify Discrepancies and advise the Project Managers accordingly. Develop best practices for project execution and management. Frequently update the CUNY Project Management System on the status of projects in relation to financial information, project schedule, and progress reports Prepare regular project management reports to inform decisions by senior FPCM staff. Regularly coordinate with all project Managers and Assistant Directors to provide and receive information so that all of our reports and the PMWEB system is updated. Work with other partnering organizations to extract and exchange Project Management information electronically. Work with the team to Design, deliver, and maintain web-based and desktop applications to help support Project Management needs using C#. MVC & Net Core. Connect local application/database with other entities. Coordinate with in-house and external vendors on the programming and integration of different project management systems.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, Computer Sciences, or another related field. 5+ years of design and construction management experience and /or programming and report production. Experience in project management methodologies, planning, cost control, cost lifecycle analyses, and project financial management. Experience with overall Program Management. Preferred Qualifications: PMP Certification. Experience with New York State and/or New York City design and construction projects. Demonstrated project management skills. Strong technical and analytical skills. Computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, databases, project management, and presentation packages. Strong command of Excel, Macros, and Pivot tables. BizTalk Certification C#.Net Specialist Experience designing, building, and operating enterprise-grade applications. Experience developing and maintaining Web API. Experience using C#. MVC & Net Core.

Core Competencies

Good organizational and planning skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to meet deadlines and produce multiple reports. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask. Ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines. Ability to prioritize competing work. Self and team motivator. Ability to be a team player. Ability to set project priorities and adjust implementation strategies. Ability to work effectively with staff, associates, and internal and external constituents. Alert and observant, looking for ways to improve processes. Out-of-the-box thinker, creative, inventive, and adaptable to situations.

Pay Range

$95,000–$115,000 annually

RFCUNY Benefits

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.