Operations Manager

Staffing Boutique is pleased to notify you of a 6 month+ contract job opportunity as an Operations Manager .

This is a GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY, for someone looking to get into a city agency!

Position Overview:

Collaborate with engineers, construction managers, and other staff to update and maintain lifecycle project schedules for new school construction and capital improvements throughout NYC.

Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Location: Long Island City, Queens (100% in-person role)

Pay: $40-55/hour

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Schedule Management & Risk Analysis

• Develop, maintain, and update design and construction schedules using Primavera P6, utilizing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Collect, interpret, and input schedule data into PPM (Project Portfolio Management); generate and distribute reports to project teams, managers, and engineers.
• Analyze project schedules to proactively identify risks, consult with teams, and mediate risk resolution.

Project Controls & Systems Support

• Ensure data accuracy across the Project Tracking System (PTS) and other applications.
• Update PTS phases, project status, turnover info, and departmental comments following a thorough review of project documentation.
• Review internal reports and execute required updates/follow-ups with the PTS team, Architecture & Engineering (A&E), CPM, and Construction Management (CM) teams.

Administrative & Fiscal Support

• Support the production and review of weekly Workload Reports (WLR) and attend weekly WLR meetings with A&E.
• Provide support for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) active in RFC, Bid & Award, Construction, and Closeout.
• Handle special projects, procedure updates, and ad-hoc reporting requests as directed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience & Education

• Minimum of 3 years work experience scheduling/business administration in design and/or construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or construction management or related fields.

Technical Proficiency

• Hands-on expertise with Primavera P6, including WBS and schedule development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build and analyze Pivot Tables.
• Familiarity with project controls principles (experience in large civil or process facilities is a plus).

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive both independently and within collaborative team environments.