Construction Manager

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Date Posted 05/27/25

Applications Due08/27/25

Vacancy ID188751

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AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleConstruction Manager

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $95000 to $100000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 655 Third Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

• This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
• Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Manages a portfolio of projects for design and construction purposes that are receiving funding from ESD. Reviews project budgets and schedules and provides necessary feedback to ESD staff and funding recipients. Audits design and construction requisitions for payments and ensures projects are adhering to funding agreement terms. Continuously interacts with ESD staff and funding recipients to ensure relevant requirements are satisfied. Travels to project sites for meetings and walk-throughs to measure reported progress versus actual progress. Projects will be located primarily in the NYC, LI, and Mid-Hudson Regions of NYS.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Checks and monitors work in progress against ESD agreements, approved schedule, contract documents and approved project plan.
• Collects and manages project documentation in accordance with ESD procedures.
• Reviews funding requisitions for validity and recommends approval or disapproval.
• Follows up, expedites required documentation from ESD staff and funding beneficiaries to ensure efficient project funding.
• Attends pre-construction conferences to familiarize developers, architects, and contractors with Empire State Development operating procedures.
• Provides advice regarding budgets, schedules, change orders and disputes.
• Reviews and approves monthly payment requisitions to determine actual percentage of work acceptably completed.
• Reviews, inspects, contractor work to determine compliance with funding agreements, contracts, and relevant Codes/Standards.
• Possesses a general knowledge of construction industry language, standards, and practices.
• Assists ESD staff across departments on matters pertaining to Design and Construction.

Minimum Qualifications Education required: Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Technology is preferred. 10 years direct relevant experience can substitute for degree.

Experience required: Minimum 5 years' experience as Construction Site Representative, Architect's Representative, or Construction Superintendent on multi-million-dollar projects. Experience in scheduling, cost reviews, payments, coordinating. Each year of higher education leading to a degree may be substituted for one year experience, up to four years.

Knowledge required: Ability to interpret contract plans and specifications, cost estimating methods, materials and techniques, standard construction building requirements.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.

Comprehensive Benefits Package.

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Name Janelle Mofsenson - HR Recruiter

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Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser:

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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