Senior Project Officer (All Boroughs) at Nyc School Construction Authority (Sca) in Queens, NY | USD122,358-179,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

Reviews and reports on the progress of school construction projects within assigned geographic district(s); recommends modifications if changes are required during the project duration.
Ensures and facilitates effective day to day coordination and communication with the appropriate Department of Education staff or representative concerning all capital construction activities and any related issues that arise in the school(s) in which construction is taking place.
Schedules 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; ensures that the Department of Education staff or representative is invited to project meetings, when appropriate
Develops project master schedules, monitors project budgets and approves all contractor invoices for assigned projects.
Makes recommendations regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, reassignment and discipline.
Manages, directs and is responsible for the successful completion of all aspects of the capital school construction and rehabilitation projects for assigned geographic district(s), including the on-site supervision of Project Officers (Level I and II), Assistant Project Officers (Level I and II) and project personnel assigned by Construction Management and/or consultant firms engaged by the Authority.
Participates in development and issuance of project management policies and procedures; makes recommendations affecting operations; reviews and comments on Authority-wide procedures in order to provide continuous project improvement.
Schedules and participates 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.
Resolves issues identified in field reports compiled by architects, technical inspectors and construction management staff.
Coordinate project related activities within the Authority and among architects, engineers, construction management firms, general contractors and government agencies.
Reviews and evaluates the performance of assigned staff and Construction Management personnel; Provides guidance and recommendations to improve productivity and develop the staff for advancement; Plans, assigns, monitors, reviews and evaluates the work performed by assigned staff.
Identifies conditions requiring a contract change; obtains and evaluates proposals from contractors; develops independent cost estimates for the work, negotiates changes orders and tracks progress of C.O.'s.
Identifies errors and omissions prior to commencement of construction and throughout the duration of the project; recommends and implements corrective action(s) and follows up to ensure that required actions have taken place; recommends appropriate modifications if changes are required at any point.
Works with project teams to improve operational performance and efficiency.
Ensures projects are constructed in accordance with the terms, conditions and requirements of contract documents, on time, within budget and safely.

Requirements

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

no visa sponsorship; candidates must be eligible to work in the u.s.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

333,000 Seats

Educational Capacity

_CREATED CITYWIDE THROUGH NEW SCHOOLS AND ADDITIONS.

20.5B Budget

Capital Plan

_ALLOCATED FOR SCHOOL UPGRADES, MODERNIZATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

281 Units Removed

Classroom Space

_TEMPORARY CLASSROOM UNITS REMOVED TO FREE UP SPACE AND IMPROVE FACILITIES.

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.

Culture + Values

“design and construct safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools”
“dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost‑effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence in safety, quality, and integrity.”

Environment + Sustainability

50% energy reduction

Energy Efficiency in Primary School

The Kathleen Grimm School achieved a 50% reduction in energy use compared to standard new schools.

22.5 MW solar capacity

Citywide Solar Rollout

NYC's largest solar rollout includes 104 schools with a total capacity of 22.5 MW.

60% GHG reduction goal

Climate Action Target

Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% from a 2006 baseline of 485,000 metric tons CO₂.

26,000 cars removed

Carbon Emissions Impact

Electrifying buildings reduces CO₂ emissions equivalent to removing 26,000 cars annually.

Performs extensive environmental due diligence on every site, exceeding typical industry practices to ensure environmental safety during construction
Never conducts asbestos, lead paint or other high-risk removals in occupied schools; environmental experts verify hazardous materials are removed and areas are safe
Removes PCB-containing lighting fixtures in a pilot program and studies PCBs in other building materials
Implemented solar panels, green roofs, hybrid systems, geothermal systems, all-electric heat pumps, energy recovery and demand-control ventilation in projects like Staten Island campus and Forest Hills annex

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics publicly available on official SCA site

Articles

Career Opportunities

SCA Projects

Role

Description

Reviews and reports on the progress of school construction projects within assigned geographic district(s); recommends modifications if changes are required during the project duration.
Ensures and facilitates effective day to day coordination and communication with the appropriate Department of Education staff or representative concerning all capital construction activities and any related issues that arise in the school(s) in which construction is taking place.
Schedules 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; ensures that the Department of Education staff or representative is invited to project meetings, when appropriate
Develops project master schedules, monitors project budgets and approves all contractor invoices for assigned projects.
Makes recommendations regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, reassignment and discipline.
Manages, directs and is responsible for the successful completion of all aspects of the capital school construction and rehabilitation projects for assigned geographic district(s), including the on-site supervision of Project Officers (Level I and II), Assistant Project Officers (Level I and II) and project personnel assigned by Construction Management and/or consultant firms engaged by the Authority.
Participates in development and issuance of project management policies and procedures; makes recommendations affecting operations; reviews and comments on Authority-wide procedures in order to provide continuous project improvement.
Schedules and participates 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.
Resolves issues identified in field reports compiled by architects, technical inspectors and construction management staff.
Coordinate project related activities within the Authority and among architects, engineers, construction management firms, general contractors and government agencies.
Reviews and evaluates the performance of assigned staff and Construction Management personnel; Provides guidance and recommendations to improve productivity and develop the staff for advancement; Plans, assigns, monitors, reviews and evaluates the work performed by assigned staff.
Identifies conditions requiring a contract change; obtains and evaluates proposals from contractors; develops independent cost estimates for the work, negotiates changes orders and tracks progress of C.O.'s.
Identifies errors and omissions prior to commencement of construction and throughout the duration of the project; recommends and implements corrective action(s) and follows up to ensure that required actions have taken place; recommends appropriate modifications if changes are required at any point.
Works with project teams to improve operational performance and efficiency.
Ensures projects are constructed in accordance with the terms, conditions and requirements of contract documents, on time, within budget and safely.

Requirements

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

no visa sponsorship; candidates must be eligible to work in the u.s.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

333,000 Seats

Educational Capacity

_CREATED CITYWIDE THROUGH NEW SCHOOLS AND ADDITIONS.

20.5B Budget

Capital Plan

_ALLOCATED FOR SCHOOL UPGRADES, MODERNIZATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

281 Units Removed

Classroom Space

_TEMPORARY CLASSROOM UNITS REMOVED TO FREE UP SPACE AND IMPROVE FACILITIES.

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.

Culture + Values

“design and construct safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools”
“dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost‑effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence in safety, quality, and integrity.”

Environment + Sustainability

50% energy reduction

Energy Efficiency in Primary School

The Kathleen Grimm School achieved a 50% reduction in energy use compared to standard new schools.

22.5 MW solar capacity

Citywide Solar Rollout

NYC's largest solar rollout includes 104 schools with a total capacity of 22.5 MW.

60% GHG reduction goal

Climate Action Target

Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% from a 2006 baseline of 485,000 metric tons CO₂.

26,000 cars removed

Carbon Emissions Impact

Electrifying buildings reduces CO₂ emissions equivalent to removing 26,000 cars annually.

Performs extensive environmental due diligence on every site, exceeding typical industry practices to ensure environmental safety during construction
Never conducts asbestos, lead paint or other high-risk removals in occupied schools; environmental experts verify hazardous materials are removed and areas are safe
Removes PCB-containing lighting fixtures in a pilot program and studies PCBs in other building materials
Implemented solar panels, green roofs, hybrid systems, geothermal systems, all-electric heat pumps, energy recovery and demand-control ventilation in projects like Staten Island campus and Forest Hills annex

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics publicly available on official SCA site

Articles

Career Opportunities

SCA Projects