Project Officer II – School Construction

Job Description

Armand Corporation, an award-winning M/WBE Construction Management firm celebrating over 33 years in the industry, is seeking a full-time Project Officer Level II with construction experience in the New York, NY area.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience as a project manager in the field of construction, with at least 2 years involved in managing all phases of construction work on a scale and scope similar to the SCA, and resides in New York, NY or the surrounding area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

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..
Ensure the quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors, etc.
Make all relevant decisions and take appropriate actions in a timely manner to expedite the satisfactory completion of the construction process.
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.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

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.
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.
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.
Resolve issues raised in field reports made by architects, technical inspectors, and construction management staff.
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.
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.
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
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.
Visit various job sites as required in the performance of the above duties.
performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, architecture or a related field is required.
Five (5) years of fulltime experience as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design related fields, two years must have been involved managing all phases of construction work on a scale and scope similar to the SCA.
Strong computer skills (MS Office, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat)
Fluent in English with strong verbal/written communication skills
Willingness to travel on-site across New York, NY. Valid driver’s license required.