Project Executive - New York State Civil Service

NY HELP No






Agency DASNY - Dormitory Authority of the State of New York






Title Project Executive






Occupational Category Other Professional Careers






Salary Grade NS






Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)






Salary Range From $140804 to $140804 Annually






Employment Type Full-Time






Appointment Type Permanent






Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class






Travel Percentage 30%













Workweek Mon-Fri



Hours Per Week 37.5




Workday




From 9 AM






To 5 PM






Flextime allowed? No






Mandatory overtime? No






Compressed workweek allowed? No






Telecommuting allowed? Yes













County Albany






Street Address 515 Broadway










City ALBANY






State NY






Zip Code 12207













Minimum Qualifications Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree plus twenty years' experience in the supervision and/or management of major public/private construction projects and ten years' experience supervising and evaluating professional staff or any combination of twenty years' experience as a DASNY Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Field Representative or Senior Field Representative and eight years' experience supervising and evaluating DASNY professional staff.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field plus twenty years' experience in the supervision and/or management of major public/private construction projects (Master's Degree in Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred). 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 (Primavera Contract Manager and P6 preferred).Essential SkillsDemonstrated judgment and exercise of discretion including in confidential matters.Excellent oral and written communications skills.Demonstrated ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.Demonstrated management skills.Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills and related organizational 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.






Duties Description Primary PurposeThe Project Executive is primarily responsible to provide leadership, management and coordination of one or more large, high-profile, highly complex projects from inception or pre-construction during construction through closeout or conclusion. The nature of the project will require direct reporting to the Managing Director, Construction, or the Managing Senior Director, Construction, or the Director, Construction. Such project will be technically difficult, environmentally sensitive, complex in design and/or construction, require specialized skills and may include non-traditional initiatives. The Project Executive will have significant discretion, autonomy and authority in accomplishing the goals of the project. Other responsibilities include managing client relations at executive or commissioner levels, addressing staffing and personnel issues on the project, resolving complex issues, managing relations with consultants, contractors, and other external entities and developing and implementing policies and procedures for their project. Essential FunctionsFormulate and implement policy and procedures for construction project management and related services specific to the project.Plan, organize and direct the project management functions for large, highly complex, technically difficult and/or environmentally sensitive construction projects and associated contracts.Serve as primary liaison with clients, including assisting clients with all project-related decisions and overseeing the development of specific service proposals for those clients.Work closely with client, governmental and regulatory agencies to ensure customer satisfaction. Anticipate and aid in development of strategic plan of processes and any rapid resolution of issues.Develop program and/or project reports for governmental and regulatory entities, and customer-specific reporting for assignment, performance measures, goals and benchmarks.Brief governmental and regulatory entities, customer agencies and Executive Management regularly.Develop and monitor project budgets, schedules and other management reports, and ensure adherence to project milestones and goals.Manage and oversee the review of constructability of documents, mockup inspections and site logistics.Manage and oversee the effect of legislative items and the incorporation into scope.Responsible for change management including interpretation of contracts, claims and overall public procurement knowledge and associated coordination within DASNY and negotiations.Plan present and future staffing assignments consistent with project workload and establish project staffing with appropriate field staff.Coordinate project management functions with other DASNY units and NYS Agencies.Manage coordination and transition between design and construction phase staff for project assignment.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 consultants and contractors and develop efficient practices for timely payment in conformance with contractual and statutory requirements.Recommend technical training programs for Construction Division staff related to assignment, lessons learned, project delivery method employed and project progress.Work with Procurement units and Office of Counsel to resolve construction related disputes, claims and litigation.Assist other units within DASNY to promote conformance with Project objectives and the objectives of DASNY.Other Duties and ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the marketing of services to prospective clients.Supervise, train and evaluate employees, as required.Lead groups of employees and outside entities to implement a defined goal or project.Ensure supervisors meet their obligations in the supervision, training and evaluation of their staff.Handle disciplinary matters and assist in handling grievances and disciplinary measures in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements, as needed.Participate in collective bargaining and other employee relation matters affecting the project management programs, as needed.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. (Standards can be found on the Intranet).SupervisionSupervision of employees may be required. Physical/Mental/Visual DemandsFrequent travel is required, using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle. This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments. Requires ability to see and exposure to weather and temperature extremes, loud noises, heights (climbing ladders, scaffolding, etc.) and work safety hazards (chemicals, fumes, etc.). Requires complex and time-pressured decision-making. Must be available to occasionally work a modified work schedule or extended workday hours. Work EnvironmentOfficial station is a standard office environment, including the use of one or more of the following: PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, scanner, shredder, Global Positioning systems field location devices. Frequent construction site visits may be required.






Additional Comments We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:• 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 opportunitiesBenefits information: DASNY provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities, and other institutions which serve the public good.We offer additional benefits, which includes: 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. For more information regarding PSLF Program and whether you qualify please visit the Studentaid.gov website.






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Name Dinika Benedict






Telephone






Fax






Email Address Recruiting@dasny.org




Address




Street 515 Broadway










City Albany






State NY






Zip Code 12207













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