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Project Officer - I (All Boroughs)

Nyc School Construction Authority (Sca)

The Role

Overview

Coordinate and oversee all phases of NYC school construction, managing budget, schedule, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • contractor liaison
  • quality assurance
  • design coordination
  • schedule monitoring
  • cost control
  • change orders

Tasks

-Provide ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel and Senior Project Officers on project issues. -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. -Coordinate design and construction activities on less complex construction projects, often under the supervision and direction of senior level project officers. -Make decisions and take action in a timely manner to expedite the timely completion of the construction process -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. -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. -Oversee the work of contractors to enforce contract compliance. -Prepare and monitor project phases, schedules and cost for planning, design and construction. -Review contractors' claims and disputes, and compile contract information necessary for the adjudication of these claims. -Negotiate and review change order and/or supplemental agreement requests submitted by contractors and consultants for validity against scope and make recommendations to supervisors.

Benefits

-Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits -Dental and Vision coverage -Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available) -Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options -Public Loan Forgiveness Program -Incumbent Range: $108,512 -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. -Transit Check Program -Prescription drug option -Appointment Rate: $94,358 -NYC Qualified Pension Plan

The Company

About Nyc School Construction Authority (Sca)

-Began operations via state legislation in December 1988, taking control of school capital projects from the Board of Education. -Responsible for planning, budgeting, designing, and constructing school infrastructure citywide. -Focuses on modernizing educational facilities within public-sector contexts and complex urban infrastructure. -Operates under a three-member board appointed by the mayor and DOE chancellor.

Sector Specialisms

Construction Management

Capital Improvement Program

New School Construction

Design Drafting

Technical Services

Rehabilitation of Public Schools

Architectural Services

Engineering Services

Industrial Hygiene

Quality Assurance

Inspection

Estimating

Project Management

Risk Management

Environmental Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Administrative Services

Business Process and Policy

Contract Administration

Internal Audit

Lifecycle Cost Management

Visa Sponsorship

-the organization does not sponsor employment visas. candidates must be eligible to work in the united states.