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Project Manager II

Summary

Oversee construction projects in New York, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely completion while coordinating contractors and resolving on-site issues.

Summary of Position:
Oversee, as the on-site representative, various construction projects in various stages of development.
    1. Responsibilities:
      • Provide the administration and coordination of activities for the design and construction of the more complex and/or highly visible construction and modernization projects under the guidance of a senior level Project Manager.
      • Ensure the quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors, etc.
      • Make decisions and take action in a timely manner to expedite the timely completion of the construction process.
      • Correct mistakes and errors in design and construction before they can be extensively incorporated into the project or as early in the construction process as possible.
      • ​​​​​​​Responsibilities are varied and include coordinative problem solving and managerial functions of these projects.
    1. Duties:
      • Make decisions on phasing and scheduling of projects. Prepare and/or ensure preparation of schedules for planning, design and construction. Monitor schedules and take appropriate actions to ensure that project is completed on schedule and within approved cost limitations.
      • Provide ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers, local personnel and Senior Project Managers on project issues; routinely interact with senior managers on such matters.
      • Participate in the development and issuance of project procedures and policies; review and make recommendations on procedures and policies.
      • Provide guidance and advice to lower level Project Managers.
      • Resolve issues and problems raised in field reports made by architects and construction management staff.
      • Work with architect/engineer of record regarding change orders, interpretation of contract documents, shop drawing submittals/approvals and other technical matters as required to ensure a structurally sound, code compliant and aesthetic facility.
      • Issue field memoranda or directives to contractors to enforce contract compliance. Advise senior management regarding the necessity for the assessment of liquidated damages and other contractual enforcement mechanisms, including default.
      • Use independent judgment to make on-site change order decisions and have the authority to negotiate with contractors and commit the resources on such change orders.
      • Review contractors claims or disputed work and advise senior management as to appropriate action. Compile contract and project documentation necessary for adjudicating or denying such claims.
      • Visit various job sites as required in the performance of the above duties.
      • Perform other related tasks.
    1. Minimum Requirements:
      • Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university.
      • Five (5) years of full-time, progressively responsible work as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design-related fields; two (2) years must involve managing all phases of K-12 construction work.
      • A driver’s license valid in New York State.
      • A satisfactory combination of education and experience.

  1. Estimated Annual Salary: $150,000

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