Construction Senior Project Manager, NYC School Construction Authority – Fortive

Job Description

Gordian (www.gordian.com) is the leader in facility and construction cost data, software and services for all phases of the building lifecycle. A pioneer of Job Order Contracting, Gordian’s solutions also include proprietary RSMeans data and Facility Intelligence Solutions. From planning to design, procurement, construction and operations, Gordian’s solutions help clients maximize efficiency, optimize cost savings and increase building quality.

The Senior Construction Project Manager supervises a group of project managers working with our New York City (NYC) project management team performing project development and construction management services for NYC School Construction Authority.

Responsibilities:
• Provide support for Gordian products and services for NYC School Construction Authority
• Primary roles/responsibilities will be leading construction management professionals and providing Construction Management Services for various types of work in school buildings throughout the 5 boroughs of NYC.
• Responsibilities include proactive management in all aspects of project management, goal setting, productivity, company initiatives, mentorship, and achievement-oriented focus that fosters a productive team environment while driving projects to completion.
• Will manage a team of 3-5 construction project managers.
• Reviews and evaluates the performance of assigned staff, while providing guidance and recommendations for effective and efficient project management and career development.
• Schedules and conducts regular meetings with stakeholders to review and report status on assigned projects.
• Ensures projects are constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents, Drawings, specification, on time, within budget and safely. Ability to assess and make judgement calls to mitigate impacts on projects.
• Enforce established protocols and assist with development of new procedures and protocols (internal and external) to ensure most efficient workflow.
• SPM will be responsible for coordinating the work with schools and stakeholders, overseeing construction activities, maintaining the project schedule, site safety inspection, project tracking and reporting, managing communication between all stakeholders, project closeout and transfer and managing contractor payments on multiple projects.
• Will be expected to manage multiple projects at various stages of the construction process (design, preconstruction, permitting, active construction, closeout/transfer)
• Manage material take-offs from plans and specs as well as create and review detailed construction line-item estimates/ proposals detailed construction line item estimates/proposals
• Constructability review during design process and provide input on design to help fast track nature of the program.
• Identify, assess and address issues and problems impacting assigned projects to ensure quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors and stakeholders.
• Visit various job sites on a regular basis in the performance of the above duties.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field, or comparable work experience
• 8+ years of construction procurement, construction management, or general contracting related experience in both facilities and road construction preferred, minimum 5 years in supervisory capacity managing all phases of construction.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in commercial public construction operations, pricing and contracting, including scope development and estimating
• Knowledge and ability to supervise people, including recruitment, training, performance management, and people development.
• Strong knowledge of NYC regulatory agency requirements for project filing, permitting, inspection and close out (i.e.. NYC DOB, FDNY, NYC DOT, NYC DEP, etc.).
• High level analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to effectively manage several projects in development and in the field simultaneously.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, strong interpersonal and team building skills.
• High Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Project and Acrobat Reader, ability to develop and generate custom tracking documents and reports.
• Job Order Contracting experience is preferred, but does not require, comprehensive understanding of various public procurement and project delivery methods and requirements.
• Fortive/Gordian requires new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as defined by the CDC, subject to applicable, verified accommodation requests.
• The ability to travel 50-70% (locally within the 5 boroughs) and reports to the NYC Long Island City Office.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

Ready to move your career forward? Find out more at careers.fortive.com.

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“The company in which you have expressed employment interest is a subsidiary or affiliate of Fortive Corporation. The subsidiary or affiliate is referred to as a “”Fortive Company.”” Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. The “”EEO is the Law”” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1-866-272-5573 or e-mail applyassistance@fortive.com to request accommodation.”