Project Officer

Project Officer

Requirements

• Baccalaureate
• Driver License
• Three years of full time progressively responsible work as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design related fields
• One year must involve managing all phases of construction work of a scale and scope similar to the Authority

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and construction activities on less complex construction projects, often under the supervision and direction of senior level project officers.
• Prepare and monitor project phases, schedules and cost for planning, design and construction.
• Ensure quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors, and stakeholders etc. working on the project.
• Provide ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel and Senior Project Officers on project issues.
• Make decisions and take action in a timely manner to expedite the timely completion of the construction process
• Bring critical issues to immediate attention of supervisor and work with senior level Project Officers to correct mistakes and errors in design and construction as early in the construction process as possible.
• Work with architects and engineers regarding change orders, interpretation of contract documents, shop drawing submittals/approvals and other technical matters as required, ensuring a structurally sound, code compliant and aesthetic facility.
• Oversee the work of contractors to enforce contract compliance.
• Negotiate and review change order and/or supplemental agreement requests submitted by contractors and consultants for validity against scope and make recommendations to supervisors.
• Review contractors’ claims and disputes, and compile contract information necessary for the adjudication of these claims.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.