Project Officer, NYC School Construction

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

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.