Review Vacancy
TitleManager of Design and Construction Contracts
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $137754 to $163153 Annually
Duties Description The Manager of Design and Construction supports senior management in executing core procurement in construction and design contracts, executing tasks and functions relating to the NYSBA’s capital program. This includes supporting the award of $50 million in new construction contracts each year and supporting the management of claims and change orders. The Manager of Design and Construction also manages the design contracts that support the development of the capital program. The Manager of Contracts title support management-level titles within Bridge Authority.
This is a Confidential position that will fall under the M/C Compensation Plan.
REPORTS TO: Chief Engineer
EXEMPTION STATUS: Full Time – Exempt
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support senior staff with the award and documentation of construction-related contracts, including A+B bidding, design-build, progressive-design build, and public-private partnerships contracts.
• Under the guidance of Chief Engineer, provides support to facilitate the procurement and award of contracts, including requests for proposals for design, construction, inspection, project management and inspection contracts.
• Creates contract files and ensures that they appropriately document the procurement and decision-making process to promote the efficient operation of the Department.
• Support senior staff in the Engineering Department with researching, enhancing, standardizing, and implementing digital procurements across NYSBA.
• Ensure that awards and contract changes are logged in a timely and accurate manner for easy tracking and reporting.
• Manage Capital Projects from Initial project proposal through design and construction.
• Supports the Engineering Department with researching and generating reports for NYSBA agency executives and staff on matters related to the NYSBA’s Capital Program.
• Provide status updates on the relevant tasks and activities to senior management as required to include:
o Generate and update In-House Capital Improvement
Program
o Monitor Contractor's schedule progress
o Review and approve Contractor's and Consultant's billings
o Review design assignment progress and schedule letting
date, etc.
o Maintain Contractor's and Consultant's certificates of
insurance
o Provide Monthly Jobs-in-Progress for Board Package
o Review MWBE monthly report submissions from
Contractor's and Consultants
o Maintain Project Trustee Certificates
o Update 5-year Capital Improvement Program
o Update 20-year Capital Program when requested
o Prepare and update Annual Maintenance Reserve and
Capital Expenditure report(s)
o Manage the Highway Oversize Overweight Credentialing
System (HOOCS). Review and Approve overweight vehicle
permit crossing requests
o Control Hazardous Materials. Review Quarterly Hazardous
Waste Special Assessment filings from Contractor's and
NYSBA's maintenance manifests.
• Work with Engineering and Operational Teams to process changes to capital construction contracts, including evaluation, analysis, and negotiations, as well as ensure the completeness of change order files and compliance with NYSBA’s processes and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Finance, Government Contracting, or a related field.
•Applicant must have a minimum of five (5) years of related experience in contracts and or procurement.
PREFERRED:
• New York Professional Engineer’s License (PE).
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Finance, Government Contracting, or a related field.
Competencies:
• Experience working in and with public sector procurement
management principles, government project administration,
and government bid process.
• Knowledge of matters involving public works projects,
construction projects, and real estate matters.
• Knowledge of Project controls; schedule, cost estimating,
etc.
• Knowledge of contract terminology, terms and conditions,
procurement and construction management (including
construction scheduling).
• Familiarity and experience with relevant local, state, and
federal laws, including federal and state procurement laws,
rules, and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving,
organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite and
document management software.
Additional Comments Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Selection Criteria will be based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This is a Confidential position that will fall under the M/C Compensation Plan.
NYSBA is prepared to offer a competitive salary depending on education and qualifications. In addition, we offer excellent benefits including:
• Salary range is $137,754.00 to $163,153.00 based on
experience
• Membership in the New York State and Local Retirement
System, as well as optional enrollment in the NYS Deferred
Compensation Plan
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Major/Minor holidays Paid
• Vacation, Sick and Personal Accruals
• Sick Leave is credited at the rate of one-half day each
biweekly pay period annually.
• Sick and Vacation buy-back program
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Address
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION:
To be considered, please email your letter of interest, resume and completed application to:
Human Resources Department
HR@NYSBA.NY.gov
APPPLICATION DOWNLOAD LINK:
Interested applicants must download and complete an Employment Application and return it with your cover letter and resume.
Applications can be found here: https://www.nysba.ny.gov/wysiwyg/6772Job%20Application%201-1A%20combined%202024.pdf
ABOUT NYSBA:
The New York State Bridge Authority operates the Bear Mountain, Newburgh-Beacon, Mid-Hudson, Kingston-Rhinecliff and Rip Van Winkle Bridges. It also owns and maintains the structure of the Walkway over the Hudson pedestrian bridge. The Authority is funded principally from bridge tolls and receives no state or federal tax monies for bridge maintenance and operation.
Learn more at www.nysba.ny.gov.
New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Bridge Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.
The New York State Bridge Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Department at call (845) 691-7245.