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 ias a technical specialist in a related field, 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 the area of New York, NY.
This position will be full-time, On-site in New York, NY.
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.
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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.
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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.
Armand Corporation offers competitive salaries and a full benefit package including health, vision, dental and life insurance; 401K plan; paid holidays; paid volunteer days; and paid time off. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 10 years
- 11+ years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
Work Location: In person