SCA Project Officer

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a SCA Project Officer that will serve as the School Construction Authority's on-site representative overseeing one or more construction projects at various stages of development. This role will sit primarily on the job site located in any of the 5 NYC burroughs. 

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you? 

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

What’s in it for you?   

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. 

Responsibilities

• Provides 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  
• Ensures quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors, etc.  
• Makes decisions and takes action in a timely manner to expedite the timely completion of the construction process 
• Corrects 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  
• Makes decisions on phasing and scheduling of projects; prepares and/or ensures preparation of schedules for planning, design, and construction; monitors schedules and takes appropriate actions to ensure that the project is completed on schedule and within approved cost limitations  
• Provides ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel and Senior Project Officers on project issues; routinely interacts with Senior SCA Managers on such matters 
• Participates in the development and issuance of project procedures and policies; reviews and makes recommendations on SCA-wide procedures and policies 
• Provides guidance and advice to lower level Project Officers  
• Resolves issues and problems raised in field reports made by architects and construction management staff  
• Works 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  
• Issues field memoranda or directives to contractors to enforce contract compliance; advises senior management regarding the necessity for the assessment of liquidated damages and other contractual enforcement mechanisms, including default  
• Uses independent judgement to make onsite change order decisions and has authority to negotiate with contractors and commits the SCA’s resources on such change orders  
• Reviews contractor claims or disputed work and advises senior management as to appropriate action; compiles contract and project documentation necessary for adjudicating or denying such claims  
• Visits various job sites as required in the performance of above duties  
• Coaches and mentors less experienced team members  
• Supports a positive and inclusive work environment 
• Performs other related tasks  

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree (4 yr degree) from accredited college or university is required 
• Minimum 5-10 years of full-time experience as a technical specialist in one or more construction design fields, managing educational or municipal construction projects
  • 2-4  years must have been involved managing all phases of construction work on a scale and scope similar to the SCA
• Valid driver’s license in New York State 

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs 
• Strong technical and communication skills  
• Excellent organizational skills  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs 
• Ability to work in a team environment 
• Ability to collaborate on a daily basis with project team  
• Proven capability to establish specific, measurable, attainable performance goals and holds others accountable for achieving them 
• Understanding of contract documents and specifications  

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. For New York, New York ,this ranges from $95,000.00 - $135,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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