Project Officer - I

NYCSCA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

NYCSCA is seeking a Project Officer - I to manage personnel, budget, administration and operational activities across all phases of assigned school construction projects, from conception to opening of the facility.

Responsibilities include coordinating design and construction, preparing schedules and costs, ensuring design/construction quality, interfacing with contractors and school staff, and resolving issues early to keep projects on track while upholding safety and code compliance.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time, progressively responsible work experience in construction/design fields.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required.
• Driver license valid in New York State (NYS) is required if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and construction activities on less complex projects under supervision.
• Prepare and monitor project phases, schedules and costs for planning, design and construction.
• Ensure quality and code compliance among consultants, vendors and stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers and school personnel.
• Make timely decisions to expedite construction and address issues early in the process.
• Oversee contractor work to enforce contract compliance and review change orders.

Skills

Construction experience

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Build your career while building NYC schools!

Job Description Summary

Project Officer - I is responsible for managing and coordinating personnel, budget, administration and operational activities involved in all phases of assigned school construction projects, from their initial conception through completion and opening of the facility.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate design and construction activities on less complex construction projects, often under the supervision and direction of senior level project officers.
• Prepare and monitor project phases, schedules and cost for planning, design and construction.
• Ensure quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors, and stakeholders etc. working on the project.
• Provide ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel and Senior Project Officers on project issues.
• Make decisions and take action in a timely manner to expedite the timely completion of the construction process.
• Bring critical issues to immediate attention of supervisor and work with senior level Project Officers to correct mistakes and errors in design and construction as early in the construction process as possible.
• Work with architects and engineers regarding change orders, interpretation of contract documents, shop drawing submittals/approvals and other technical matters as required, ensuring a structurally sound, code compliant and aesthetic facility.
• Oversee the work of contractors to enforce contract compliance.
• Negotiate and review change order and/or supplemental agreement requests submitted by contractors and consultants for validity against scope and make recommendations to supervisors.
• Review contractors' claims and disputes, and compile contract information necessary for the adjudication of these claims.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Three years of full-time, progressively responsible work experience as a technical specialist in one or more construction- and design-related fields.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

Posting End Date: 11/08/2026

Salary

• Appointment Rate: $97,425
• Incumbent Range: $112,039

Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly hired employee, or employees with less than two years of active City or SCA service, shall be 15% less than the applicable incumbent rate.

Education

• Baccalaureate

Certifications (if required)

• Driver License - Valid in NYS

Work Experience

• Three years of full time progressively responsible work as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design related fields; one year 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.

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizen status, physical or mental disability, race religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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