Senior Project Officer (All Boroughs)
Nyc School Construction Authority (Sca)
Manage capital school construction projects from design through completion.
2 days ago ago
$122,358 - $179,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Queens, NY
Onsite
Company Size
750 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Architecture
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Construction Management
Capital Improvement Program
New School Construction
Design Drafting
Technical Services
Rehabilitation of Public Schools
Architectural Services
Engineering Services
Role
What you would be doing
- Coordinate project related activities within the Authority and among architects, engineers, construction management firms, general contractors and government agencies.
- 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 projects are constructed in accordance with the terms, conditions and requirements of contract documents, on time, within budget and safely.
- 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.
- Works with project teams to improve operational performance and efficiency.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Makes recommendations regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, reassignment and discipline.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Resolves issues identified in field reports compiled by architects, technical inspectors and construction management staff.
- Develops project master schedules, monitors project budgets and approves all contractor invoices for assigned projects.
- 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.
What you bringBenefits
- Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits
- Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
- Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
- NYC Qualified Pension Plan
- Dental and Vision coverage
- Transit Check Program
- Prescription drug option
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- no visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the u.s.
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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.
- “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.”
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
- No DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics publicly available on official SCA site
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