Senior Manager, Operations (DCPO) (All Boroughs)

NYC School Construction Authority; Queens (WV); On-site; USD 122,358 - 208,339; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

NYC Qualified Pension Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive Paid Time Off

Job summary

The NYC School Construction Authority is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee capital projects, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and timeline standards. Responsibilities include supervising project personnel, coordinating with educational staff, and resolving on-site issues.

Qualified candidates should possess a Baccalaureate and ten years of construction management experience, with strong leadership and project management skills.

Benefits include medical, dental, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Ten years of diverse experience in construction management.
• Five years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Preference for candidates with knowledge in government safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure the successful completion of capital construction projects.
• Provide on-site supervision of project personnel.
• Ensure projects comply with contract terms, on time and within budget.

Skills

Project Management

Supervision

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Dispute Resolution

Education

Baccalaureate

Job description

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.

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Salary and Classification

Job Classification: Non‑Competitive. Salary Range: $122,358.00 – $208,339.00. Posting Closing Date: Until Filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. The Authority is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/employees.

Benefits

• Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
• Prescription Drug Options
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
• Transit Check Program
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits

As part of our ongoing commitment to employee growth and development, the SCA’s Learning & Development program offers tuition reimbursement for continued education directly related to your current role and access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities, including leadership development, technical skill‑building, compliance, and personal and professional growth programs.