SENIOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

HRA/General Support Services (GSS) provides safe, healthy, and appropriate facilities for HRA’s various social service programs. Its many functions include facilities planning and coordination, design and construction, renovation, repair and maintenance, custodial and other building services, health/safety program coordination, lease and property management, land use and environmental review activities, contract administration for facilities services, and warehouse operations. GSS plays a major role in HRA emergency preparedness.


General Support Services (GSS) / Division of Construction Management is recruiting for one (1) Construction Project Manager II to function as Senior Construction Project Manager who will:

- Coordinate the construction team (both in-house HRA trade shops and/or contracted General Contractor, HVAC, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical, painting, and other vendors) to ensure work proceed efficiently, on schedule, and to a quality that meets or exceeds the Construction Industry and Agency’s standards.

- Consult with Architects and Engineers regarding field conditions that arise which require sketches or direction, or any matters affecting project completion.

- Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor progress of project, and prepare external and internal reports relating to job status, daily progress, and deliverables.

- Ensure all permits, certificates, approvals, insurance, and signoffs are obtained by the responsible parties, and the work is in compliance with plans, specifications, and all safety and building regulations.

- Develop, monitor, coordinate, and publish construction schedules on a routine basis.

- Prepare for and lead construction progress meetings and prepare meeting minutes.

- Track submittals, prepare requests for information (RFI), and coordinate any changes to the project scope. Act on appeals of contractors on interpretation of Specifications and Contract Drawings, and other contract disputes and/ claims.

- Prepare substantial completion and final completion inspections, prepare punch lists and reports.

- Ensure all required projects close out documents are submitted by each respective vendor, including, but not limited to, as-built drawings, warranties, test reports, O&M manuals, etc.

- Maintain impeccable records of each project.


Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm, flex time 7am - 8am

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