Senior Field Representative

NY HELP No

Agency DASNY - Dormitory Authority of the State of New York

Title Senior Field Representative

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $107231 to $133274 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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? No

County Kings

Street Address NYC College of Technology

186 Jay Street

City Brooklyn

State NY

Zip Code 11201

Duties Description Primary PurposeThe Senior Field Representative exercises independent judgment and makes high-level decisions while assisting the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager in all aspects of a construction project or projects and/or highly complex projects (projects having a high degree of variables including budget, schedule, number of contracts, management approach, delivery method, level of service, phasing, customer orientation, staffing, labor, location and site access, design and/or construction complexity, environmental issues and other non-traditional projects), including ensuring compliance with contract provisions, contract administration and monitoring, evaluating and making recommendations related to project budgets and schedules, and developing recovery plans related to quality, budget and schedule.Essential FunctionsMonitor and observe construction, installation, and testing of building systems and technology, operation, and maintenance of buildings and/or facilities on a daily basis ensuring compliance with construction documents.Coordinate the work of all trades.Read, interpret, and comprehend contract plans, specifications, addenda, bidding documents, contracts and other related materials and recommend approaches to resolving issues to the Project Manager.Ensure quality is maintained in accordance with the original intent of construction documents through coordination with design consultants/construction managers/contractors and/or management of material testing and inspection consultants, review of daily field reporting, and coordination with internal quality resources.Ensure compliance with contract provisions and the quality of design and construction work performed by architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants.Conduct or participate in mechanical, electrical, and structural quality assurance field inspections.Review bid advertisements, prepare bid summaries, review bidder qualifications, and recommend construction contract awards to Procurement.Schedule and supervise required testing and commissioning and monitor results.Represent DASNY as liaison to client agency.Interact with client agency and make recommendations regarding project approach.Conduct and/or attend joint scope, job, progress, and coordination meetings.Prepare notes and minutes of meetings and coordinate the associated follow-up.Schedule, coordinate and monitor project activities among applicable DASNY staff/units, consultants, contractors, governmental agencies, and other project entities through project closeout.Ensure consultant and contractor compliance with all DASNY procedures.Coordinate consultant and contractor deliverables through thorough understanding of contract deliverables, pre-construction meetings, construction manager orientations, project health assessments, monthly project meetings, and contract closeout checklists.Continuously evaluate the performance of architects, engineers, contractors, and construction managers.Utilize project data to prepare status reports and other specialized reports.Estimate costs and monitor the project budget, making recommendations to the Project Manager as needed.Review and monitor project schedule; report observations and make related recommendations to Project Manager.Review consultant and contractor progress payments.Prepare, evaluate, and make recommendations to Project Manager related to change order proposals.Assist in the evaluation of claims and make recommendations to Project Manager.Develop and maintain records for the project and/or program including contract documents, files, logs, lists and other records, and utilize DASNY’s project management/reporting systems for recording all project activities.Consult with code enforcement agencies regarding the interpretation and application of building codes and regulations.Maintain liaison with customer agencies and assist in the resolution of issues where appropriate.Manage assigned projects under the direction of the Project Manager.Assist in the development, documentation and implementation of procedures and internal controls.May provide service to multiple client agencies over a specified geographic area.May supervise, train and evaluate a staff of Field Representatives and/or administrative staff serving a specific campus, facility, project or geographic area.Other Duties and ResponsibilitiesConduct surveys and inspections of existing and potential DASNY facilities to determine design and construction deficiencies and to determine rehabilitation requirements.Train and evaluate employees.Develop, document and implement procedures.Assess, develop and implement internal controls, and oversee the review and testing of same.Assist management in the development of policies.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 Office of Information Technology Services. (Standards can be found on the Intranet).SupervisionSupervision of employees may be required.Physical/Mental/Visual DemandsWeekly travel may be required, depending on assignment, using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle. This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments. Requires exposure to weather and temperature extremes, loud noises, heights (climbing ladders, scaffolding, etc.) and work safety hazards (chemicals, fumes, etc.). Requires physical mobility (movement from place to place), strength, dexterity and coordination. Requires endurance, concentration (prolonged physical activity with limited opportunity to rest) and complex and time-pressured decision-making. Requires the ability to see, hear, smell, touch and distinguish colors. Must be available to occasionally work a modified work schedule or extended workday hours.Work EnvironmentMay be standard office environment or a construction site. Requires the use of one or more of the following: PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, scanner, electronic stapler/hole punch/date stamp, shredder.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree plus five years of relevant experience and two years of supervisory experience; or successful completion of designated supervisor training during probationary period; orAssociate's degree plus five years’ experience as a DASNY Field Representative and two years supervisory experience or successful completion of designated supervisor training during probationary period; orAssociate's degree plus twelve years relevant experience and two years supervisory experience orHigh school diploma plus seven years’ experience as a DASNY Field Representative and two years supervisory experience or successful completion of designated supervisor training during probationary period; orHigh school diploma plus fifteen years relevant experience and two years supervisory experience.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a construction industry related field plus ten years experience as a DASNY Field Representative or Bachelor's degree in construction industry related field plus fifteen years experience with public or private projects including construction inspection or supervision of major public construction projects. Minimum two years supervisory experience. Working knowledge and experience with construction systems (preferably Oracle Contract Manager and PMWeb, along with P6 scheduling).Essential SkillsDemonstrated construction field experience including sequencing and installation of work.Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend plans, specifications, addenda, bid materials, contracts and related construction documents.Excellent oral and written communications skills.Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills.Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.Ability to lead and/or participate in team endeavors.Demonstrated record of taking initiative.Demonstrated management skills.Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize.Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.Basic knowledge of management principles.

Additional Comments Benefits 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 a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes: Choice of several health insurance plansDental & vision insuranceMembership in the NYS Retirement SystemDeferred Compensation Investment Plan13 vacation days per year13 sick days per year 5 days of personal leave per year12 paid holidays per year (plus one float day)Tuition reimbursementTraining & development opportunitiesWe 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 Alison McGivern

Telephone

Fax

Email Address View email address on click.appcast.io

Address

Street 515 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

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