Director, Operations (Construction Review)

Build your career while building NYC schools!

The Construction Management Department administers all Capital projects performed in existing public school buildings and the construction of new schools. Construction Management will do so in a safe and efficient manner, working with the school and community to work efficiently, minimize the impact on the educational process while maintaining the highest standards of quality. 

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• In conjunction with project officer conducts review of contract documents to ensure accurate and well-coordinated set of plans & specifications prior to bidding

• Develops and makes recommendations concerning policies and procedures affecting the operational and administrative matters of the Authority

• Ensures the daily operations and the resolution of special managerial, operational and administrative problems pertaining to policy and practice

• Consistently review technical standards and new initiatives  

• Work with IT to implement and evaluate new technology 

• Serves as a principal liaison between the various Authority Departments and Divisions, Department of Education, government agencies and outside contractors and consultants in a wide range of operational and administrative areas 

• May develop and implement necessary procedures to bring various departments into a project based team, working to achieve common goals

• Oversees the preparation of reports on operational and administrative matters for use in the formulation of policy  

• Manages and directs activities of Division employees within any SCA Departments

• Plans, assigns, directs, monitors, reviews and evaluates work performed by staff and makes recommendations regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, reassignment and discipline

• Performs other related tasks

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

POSTING END DATE: Until Filled

Salary Range: $131,026 - $175,000

Education

Certifications (if required)

Work Experience

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

* Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)

* Prescription Drug Options

* Dental & Vision Coverage

* NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)

* Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options

* Transit Check Program

* Public Loan Forgiveness Program

* Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits

As part of our ongoing commitment to employee growth and development, the SCA’s Learning and Development (L&D) program offers a variety of valuable benefits. These include tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role, as well as access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities. Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth. These programs are designed to strengthen performance, boost engagement, and ensure our workforce is fully equipped to meet both current and future organizational goals.

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.  We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees