Chief Project Manager

Location: NYC - 5 Boroughs (may be filled at any CUNY campus only)

Grade/Classification: 8 (D1) - Senior Manager

Salary Range: $129,329 - $156,949 (includes NYC location differential - $5,054)

Department:
Downstate Design & Construction

Bargaining Unit: CSEA

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Last Revised:
April 15, 2021

Primary Purpose

The Chief Project Manager assists the Managing Director, Construction, and/or the Director, Planning, Design and Quality Assurance and Director, Construction in overseeing and administering all aspects of assigned design and construction projects, including customer‑agency interaction and supervising and managing personnel assigned to those projects. The Chief Project Manager also assists in the development and implementation of the policies and procedures governing project management programs.

Essential Functions

• Provide positive leadership, purpose, and direction for assigned regional staff in the Design and Construction unit, supporting corporate goals, policies, and inclusion.
• Provide leadership in advancing all aspects of DASNY’s Construction program policies and goals as well as New York State related design and construction goals including, but not limited to, meeting or exceeding Minority and Women Owned Business project goals and advancing sustainability goals, policies and regulations on behalf of DASNY customer‑agencies.
• Plan, organize and direct the project management functions and project management staff for assigned design and construction projects for customer‑agencies projects and programs.
• Provide guidance and direction at project outset on appropriate project delivery methods, schedule and budget expectations and development, staffing requirements and other project or program goals.
• Develop project budgets, review budgets for active projects and monitor adherence to project budgets across customer‑agencies projects and programs.
• Review project schedules and interact with project managers, design professionals, construction managers and contractors to facilitate adherence to schedules across customer‑agencies projects and programs.
• Set goals for assigned projects and periodically review the goals with the assigned Design and Construction project management staff and customer‑agencies.
• Serve as liaison with customer‑agencies, assist customer‑agencies with all project related decisions and oversee the development of specific service proposals for those customer‑agencies.
• Coordinate project management functions with other DASNY units and NYS Agencies.
• Assist with coordination and transition between design and construction phase staff when applicable.
• Develop and recommend efficient staffing levels consistent with workload and assign staffing accordingly.
• Visit project sites as necessary to meet with field staff, experience the project dynamics, ensure compliance with DASNY procedures and to maintain awareness of critical or complex issues.
• Participate in project audits on select projects.
• Assist with the development of DASNY fee estimates on projects and monitor fees and hour usage.
• Comply with, and ensure all subordinate staff comply with, Construction Division, DASNY and NYS policies and procedures.
• Work with Construction Division staff, the Finance Office and the Office of Counsel to monitor payments to design professionals, construction consultants and contractors and develop efficient practices for timely payment in conformance with contractual and statutory requirements.
• Recommend technical training programs for staff.
• Work with Procurement units and the Office of Counsel to resolve design or construction related disputes, claims and litigation.
• Review management reports and follow up on problem areas with other Construction Division and Department staff.
• Participate in the development and management of the Departmental budget.
• Meet with trade associations periodically to discuss common interests in the construction industry.
• Review change orders, amendments, work authorizations and work orders in accordance with DASNY procedures.
• Train and become fluent in usage of Contract Manager and PMWeb project management software applications.
• Represent DASNY at conferences and public…