DASNY (Dormitory Authority - State of New York ) · 19 hours ago
Chief Project Manager (CUNY campus only)
Albany, New York Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$129K/yr - $157K/yr
15+ years expDASNY (Dormitory Authority - State of New York) is seeking a Chief Project Manager to assist in overseeing and administering design and construction projects. The role involves providing leadership, managing project budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures while liaising with customer-agencies.
ConstructionFinancial ServicesGovernment
Responsibilities
Provide positive leadership, purpose, and direction for assigned regional staff in the Design and Construction unit, supporting corporate goals, policies, and inclusion
Provide leadership in advancing all aspects of DASNY’s Construction program policies and goals as well as New York State related design and construction goals including, but not limited to, meeting or exceeding Minority and Women Owned Business project goals and advancing sustainability goals, policies and regulations on behalf of DASNY customer-agencies
Plan, organize and direct the project management functions and project management staff for assigned design and construction projects for customer-agencies projects and programs
Provide guidance and direction at project outset on appropriate project delivery methods, schedule and budget expectations and development, staffing requirements and other project or program goals
Develop project budgets, review budgets for active projects and monitor adherence to project budgets across customer-agencies projects and programs
Review project schedules and interact with project managers, design professionals, construction managers and contractors to facilitate adherence to schedules across customer-agencies projects and programs
Set goals for assigned projects and periodically review the goals with the assigned Design and Construction project management staff and customer-agencies
Serve as liaison with customer-agencies, assist customer-agencies with all project related decisions and oversee the development of specific service proposals for those customer-agencies
Coordinate project management functions with other DASNY units and NYS Agencies
Assist with coordination and transition between design and construction phase staff when applicable
Develop and recommend efficient staffing levels consistent with workload and assign staffing accordingly
Visit project sites as necessary to meet with field staff, experience the project dynamics, ensure compliance with DASNY procedures and to maintain awareness of critical or complex issues
Participate in project audits on select projects
Assist with the development of DASNY fee estimates on projects and monitor fees and hour usage
Comply with, and ensure all subordinate staff comply with, Construction Division, DASNY and NYS policies and procedures
Work with Construction Division staff, the Finance Office and the Office of Counsel to monitor payments to design professionals, construction consultants and contractors and develop efficient practices for timely payment in conformance with contractual and statutory requirements
Recommend technical training programs for staff
Work with Procurement units and the Office of Counsel to resolve design or construction related disputes, claims and litigation
Review management reports and follow up on problem areas with other Construction Division and Department staff
Participate in the development and management of the Departmental budget
Meet with trade associations periodically to discuss common interests in the construction industry
Review change orders, amendments, work authorizations and work orders in accordance with DASNY procedures
Train and become fluent in usage of Contract Manager and PMWeb project management software applications
Represent DASNY at conferences and public functions
Assist other units within DASNY to promote conformance with Project / Program objectives and the objectives of DASNY and our customer-agencies
Participate in the marketing of services to prospective clients
Supervise, train and evaluate employees
Meet obligations in the supervision, training and evaluation of staff and ensure supervisors meet their obligations in the supervision, training and evaluation of their staff
Develop, document and implement policies and procedures
Assess, develop and implement internal controls, and oversee the review and testing of same
Undertake special assignments as directed
Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave policies
Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the NYS Office of Information Technology Services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree plus 15 years' combined experience in any of the following DASNY positions: Regional Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Senior Assistant Project Manager, Senior Field Representative, Field Representative, Senior Architect, Architect, Senior Engineer or Engineer
Bachelor's degree plus 20 years' experience in the supervision and/or management of major public/private construction projects
All candidates must also possess six years' experience supervising and evaluating professional staff
Demonstrated judgment and exercise of discretion
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy
Demonstrated management skills
Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills
Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend plans, specifications, addenda, bid materials, schedules, contracts and related documents
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Demonstrated record of taking initiative
Demonstrated ability to lead and/or participate in team endeavors
Proficiency in PC applications, such as Microsoft Office, financial management and project management systems
Preferred
Master's degree in Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field plus 20 years' experience in the supervision and/or management of major public/private construction projects
NYS Licensed Architect or Engineer
Ten years' experience supervising and evaluating professional staff
Program management experience for higher education or healthcare industries
Experience in financial management systems, project management systems, and scheduling applications
Benefits
Choice of several health insurance plans
Dental & vision insurance
Membership in the NYS Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
13 vacation days per year
13 sick days per year
5 days of personal leave per year
12 paid holidays per year (plus one float day)
Tuition reimbursement
Training & development opportunities
Limited Work from Home (LWFH) – additional telecommute days according to DASNY’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Eligibility applies after 6 months of employment.
DASNY is a government employer for purposes of the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF Program). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of certain student loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments.
Company
DASNY (Dormitory Authority - State of New York )
DASNY is New York State's facilities finance and construction authority.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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