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The date on which the vacancy post was submitted.Date Posted 01/10/25
The last date that applications will be accepted.Applications Due04/10/25
This is the unique identifier for this vacancy.Vacancy ID177921
Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPYes
The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyGeneral Services, Office of
The job title for the vacancy.TitleBuilding Construction Program Manager 1 (NY HELPS) VID 177921
The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade18
The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually
Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time
This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 30%
This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri
The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No
If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No
If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No
If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No
The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany
The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany
The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY
The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12242
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description • Conduct site visits of leased locations throughout the State as required for construction project review and site evaluation.
• Respond to lease compliance issues to ensure lease terms are being met by the landlord.
• Manage multiple construction and renovation projects of varying complexity and size Statewide through planning, design, construction, ITS (Information Technology Service), furniture purchase/installation, and tenant occupancy. This may include coordination of multiple agencies moves into various spaces in multiple locations.
• Meet with client agency to define project and program requirements and discuss construction scope alternatives that may be more cost and/or service effective.
• Review, approve and distribute construction schedules and plan inspection of the work based on those schedules.
• Review proposed lease sites and make recommendations to the team regarding site selection to assist with project scope and cost estimate development.
• Review and approve project change orders through the Lease Cost Review process standards. Monitor and review projects until they are completed to ensure they are being designed and constructed within approved cost.
• Prepare reports and update database for management and client agency/customers on the status of projects and issues noted.
• Monitor agency and contractors assigned to projects to assure that work is progressing per schedule including timely deliverables of project plans and problem resolution.
• Serve as the main contact person and liaison between the client agency and project participants by providing pertinent lease information, identifying, and resolving issues, and verifying approvals for funding, design and construction documents, work acceptance and change orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Operational Needs:
• Acquire and/or maintain a Code Enforcement Official certification.
Notes:
*There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:
Required experience: Six years of experience** in multi-trade building construction projects, which must have included one year of managing multiple building construction projects, and experience managing multi-trade building construction projects shall include responsibility for three or more of the following areas:
• construction planning
• coordination of multiple trades
• cost estimating
• project scheduling
• material purchasing
• resource management (including labor, material, and equipment scheduling)
• construction document reading and interpretation (e.g., plans and specifications).
**Applicant degrees in related fields may substitute for experience as follows:
• No degree: six years of required experience.
• Associate degree: two years of required experience.
• Bachelor’s degree: four years of required experience.
• Master’s degree: five years of required experience.
• Doctorate degree: six years of required experience.
Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service as an Engineer Trainee, and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.
For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Human Resources/AG
The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-473-5282
The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-486-1631
Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany
The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY
The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12242
Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.