KC Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C., a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm, is seeking candidates for a New York City Construction Authority (SCA) Project Officer II in all five NYC boroughs. This is a full-time position.
The potential candidate must meet the following minimum requirements:
Experience/Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Five (5) years of full-time, progressively responsible work as a technical specialist in one or more construction- and design-related fields; two (2) years must involve managing all phases of construction work on a scale and scope similar to the SCA.
- A satisfactory combination of education and experience.
- Effective oral, written, problem-solving, organization, and time management skills.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Must have New York State Driver’s License.
The responsibilities of this position are as follows:
Oversee, as the SCA’s on-site representative, various construction projects in various stages of development.
- 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 decisions and take action in a timely manner to expedite the timely 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.
- 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 and problems raised in field reports made by architects 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.
- Perform other related tasks.
- Adhere to SCA policies in addition to KC company policies.
KC Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. offers competitive benefits including:
- Health, vision, dental, and LT disability insurance (company pays 85% of the base plan premium)
- ST disability insurance (company pays 100%)
- FSA Medical and Dependent Care Plan
- FSA Commuter Transit program
- 401 (k) Profit Sharing Plan with 100% match up to 4% of gross salary
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Discretionary year-end profit-sharing up to 6% of gross salary
- Paid vacation (15 days annually – accrued based on start date)
- Flex time (5 days annually – accrued quarterly)
- 11 SCA observed Holidays paid
- KC is an E-Verify company
- KC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Compensation:
Expected Salary: $100,000 - $145,000
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover all duties required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person