Construction Services Specialist

DASNY (Dormitory Authority of the State of New York) - Albany, NY

Construction Services Specialist

Category:
Construction
Location:
Albany, NY
Position Title: Construction Services Specialist
Grade/Classification:      2 – Para & Entry Level Professional I
Bargaining Unit: CSEA
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Downstate Administration
Hiring Rate: $39,886

 

Primary Purpose

The Construction Services Specialist works with various financial and construction systems/applications to assist DASNY personnel and clients in the management of project related data.

 

Essential Functions

  • Manage project financial and non-financial information in the systems critical to successful client and management reporting.

  • Develop, prepare and maintain various reports, spreadsheets, databases, logs and charts of moderate complexity requiring use of intermediate and advanced computer application skills.

  • Analyze data, detect and correct problems in the financial management and project management systems to insure data integrity within and between systems.

  • Process various project specific activities in the financial and project management systems including, but not limited to, project set-up requests, budget changes and reallocations, contract amendments and change orders. Working with financial and project management systems and DASNY personnel, analyze project and contract eligibility for close-out.

  • Coordinate, facilitate and administer project close-out process.

  • Manage client access to the Project Status Report and other reports on DASNY's Extranet, and establish channels of communication with DASNY's external clients for this purpose.

  • Conduct project site visits; provide project administration and support to onsite project management at various field sites for extending periods of time.

  • Train internal and external systems users.


Other Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage e-mail distribution lists for internal and external users of Contract Manager, PSR and other reports.

  • Assist with the documentation and implementation of procedures.

  • Assist with internal controls implementation, review and testing.

  • Undertake special assignments as directed.

  • Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave policies.

  • Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination. (Standards can be found on the Intranet).

Supervision

N/A

 

Physical/Mental/Visual Demands

Travel is required using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle. This travel may include weekly travel and occasional extended overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments. Overtime or extended work hours may be required.

 

Work Environment

Standard office environment, including the use of one or more of the following: PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, scanner, electronic stapler/hole punch/date stamp, shredder.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Construction Technology or related field plus one year relevant experience. Experience with JD Edwards and Contract Manager preferred.

 

Essential Skills

  • Basic knowledge of the construction process.

  • Excellent oral and written communications skills.

  • Demonstrated analytical skills.

  • Strong interpersonal skills.

  • Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word and Access.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Applicant Instructions 

Please specify the exact title and location of the position that you are applying for. All candidates must submit a resume demonstrating evidence of meeting the qualifications as specified in the job notice. Please include all relevant employment history, including the name of each employer, dates of employment and titles held. 

 

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to: 

William Ellis

515 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207

518.257.3550 (fax)

JobOpps3@dasny.org (e-mail) 

We encourage all applicants to submit electronically.


Pay Type

Salary

Posted: 30+ days ago

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