Construction Project Manager

Manage medium sized and complex new building construction projects and the rehabilitation and renovation projects for NYS Facilities. Assist higher level staff in managing more complex building construction projects; as well as manage and monitor consultant contracts, manage the request for design, construction, and professional services from other state agencies. Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities. Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Operational Needs:

• Travel is required (approximately 20%).
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:

Required experience: Seven years of experience in multi-trade building construction that must include at least two years of managing multiple building construction projects. Experience managing multi-trade building construction projects shall include responsibility for three or more of the following areas:

• Construction planning
• Coordination of multiple trades
• Cost estimating
• Project scheduling
• Material purchasing
• Resource management (including labor, material, and equipment scheduling)
• Construction document reading and interpretation (e.g. plans and specifications)

Substitution: Associate's degree in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering technology, construction technology, building science, or architectural technology may substitute for two years of the general experience. Bachelor's degree in the above fields may substitute for four years of the general experience.

OR

Applicants may be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in as a Facilities Planner 2 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Note: In order to award the proper credit for work experience, resumes must include month and year for start and end dates. If any of this experience is less than full time you must indicate the average number of hours worked per week.

Additional Comments:

*There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OGS's EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment. Note on telecommuting: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. The Office of the General Services (OGS) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OGS Design and Construction (D&C) will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OGS D&C employees may telecommute up to 4 days per pay period. This position is graded and offers a salary range from the hiring rate to the job rate for its designated grade. All hires begin at "Start Rate" unless prior state experience affords eligibility for hiring step increase as determined by OSC. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.