NYS Department of Transportation · 6 hours ago
Project Coordinator
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expThe NYS Department of Transportation is seeking a Project Coordinator for the I-81 Viaduct Project. This role involves coordinating construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing contracts while working closely with various stakeholders.
Civil Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review contract documents and assist with procurement, pre-bid conferences, and evaluations
Coordinate activities with other Department staff, contractors, consultants, and public agencies
Support Department safety vision and comply with all safety rules, policies, and procedures; maintain accountability for safety performance of all project staff
Sign 'Approved for Construction' drawings
Monitor claims, suggest ways to mitigate impacts, and develop solutions to issues during construction
Resolve construction related issues in coordination with engineering staff, third parties, and other agencies as necessary
Attend progress meetings, develop status reports, and deliver presentations as required
Assist in negotiating with contractors regarding changes to design, construction work scope, and schedules
Participate in the development of contract specifications, as well as manage construction contracts and other professional service contracts as directed by the Project Director
Assist in overseeing the performance of all contractors; ensure that all work is completed according to construction plans, specifications, and schedule
Meet regularly with Department, contractors, designers, and other consultant staff to monitor and coordinate all phases of the priority project
Analyze, audit, and report construction project change orders, RFP’s, RFI’s, & NCR’s
Attend, participate in and sometimes lead various meetings including but not limited to stakeholder meetings, open houses, progress meetings, meeting with DOT executives and other officials
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have a valid New York State Professional Engineer's License with current registration
At least 5 years of post-licensure civil engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States
Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made
The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence
Company
NYS Department of Transportation
To attain its mission, the responsibilities, functions and duties of the New York State Department of Transportation include: ■Coordinating and developing comprehensive transportation policy for the State; coordinating and assisting in the development and operation of transportation facilities and services for highways, railroads, mass transit systems, ports, waterways and aviation facilities; and, formulating and keeping current a long-range, comprehensive statewide master plan for the balanced development of public and private commuter and general transportation facilities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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