Project Officer II - School Construction

Overview

Manage design and construction of complex school projects in NYC, ensuring quality and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• design coordination
• construction scheduling
• change orders
• quality assurance
• contract review
• site visits

Tasks

-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 SCA Project Officer.. -Visit various job sites as required in the performance of the above duties. -Make all relevant decisions and take appropriate actions in a timely manner to expedite the satisfactory completion of the construction process. -Ensure the quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors, etc. -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. -Participate in the development and issuance of project procedures and policies; review and make recommendations on SCA-wide procedures and policies. -Provide guidance and advice to lower level Project Officers. -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. -Provide ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel and Senior Project Officers on project issues; routinely interact with SCA senior managers on such matters. -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. -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. -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. -Resolve issues raised in field reports made by architects, technical inspectors, and construction management staff. -Use independent judgment to make on-site change order decisions and have the authority to negotiate with contractors and commit the SCA’s resources on such change orders

Requirements

• driver's license
• english
• ms project
• bluebeam
• procore
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Willingness to travel on-site across New York, NY. Valid driver's license required. -Fluent in English with strong verbal/written communication skills -Strong computer skills (MS Office, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat) required. Additional experience with Bluebeam, Procore, Adobe Acrobat, and other relevant construction software strongly preferred. -Five or more years of fulltime experience as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design related fields, with at least two years must have been involved managing all phases of construction work on a scale and scope similar to the SCA. -Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, architecture or a related field is required.

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About Armand Corp

-The firm evolved from a regional construction manager into a trusted national program and construction management leader. -Led by founder Barbara Armand Kushner, it tackles complex, large-scale projects across public and private sectors. -Operates from offices in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Florida, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, coordinating diverse, multi-state engagements. -Offers tailored delivery models to match project complexity, including construction-manager-at-risk, agent, design-build, and augmented staffing. -Specializes in Commercial Buildings and Disaster Recovery, with expertise also spanning educational, cultural, transportation, utilities, and government works. -Notably guided portions of the World Trade Center reconstruction and led expansive disaster-recovery capital programs. -Combines industry-seasoned leadership and lean processes to deliver cost, schedule, and quality outcomes on challenging community projects.

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Security Clearance

-background checks will be performed during the hiring process.