Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of relevant construction experience, or Associate's Degree with 9 years, or High School Diploma/GED with 11 years.
Extensive knowledge in Construction Management.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Experience with contract specifications and planning.
Familiarity with NYSDOT, NYCDDC, and other municipal agencies.
Responsibilities
Act as primary liaison between field organizations, municipal agencies, and contractors on major projects.
Develop strategic initiatives to reduce costs and ensure environmental compliance.
Ensure adherence to corporate EH&S standards during city projects.
Conduct work plan reviews and provide clear project direction.
Coordinate responses to system damages and safety emergencies.
Perform field visits for QA/QC improvements with a focus on Human Performance Improvement.
Assist in developing Capital and O&M plans to prioritize work within budget constraints.
Benefits
Rich medical and pharmacy benefits, including vision.
Dental benefits and Health Savings Accounts.
401(k) with robust matching and employer-paid Pension Plan.
Generous paid time off and holidays, plus paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program and family support services.
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Project Construction Specialist provides expertise for the development of interference relocation packages, construction work processes, methods, specifications, documents and field support on construction projects. The position will encompass all Construction disciplines. The Project Specialist maintains direct lines of communication with all company organizations to ensure projects are completed safely and consistent with environmental regulations. The incumbent coordinates the activities of the department to ensure projects are on schedule and under budget to support the department, and user departments priorities.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Act as the primary interface between the Public Improvement field organizations, the municipal agencies, and contractors on all major projects. Provide technical review, expert advice, and counsel during the development of the interference engineering packages with respect to proposed relocation work or protection and support plans on all high impact interference projects.
Develop long range strategic initiatives to reduce cost and ensure adherence to both company and governing agency policies assuring environmental excellence by performing all work in a professional manner, in accordance with the highest standards of environmental protection and control. Develop and present project status updates to senior leadership.
Ensure strict compliance with all corporate EH&S standards during the execution of city/municipal projects. Will engender positive public, customers, government, and employee relations by ensuring effective implementation and administration of corporate policies, programs, instructions, and operating procedures.
Support the foundation of an integrated planning process, conduct work plan reviews with Chief Construction Inspector to give clear direction on scope of work related to projects and sequence of work, ensure quality Job Briefings are administered and effective to seek out the safest and most productive methods of completing work.
Coordinate and monitor public improvement response to system damages, company emergency work, and safety and environmental emergencies with the limits of the public improvements projects.
Conduct field visits for major construction projects to offer QA/QC improvements with a high emphasis on Human Performance Improvement (HPI).
Assist in the development and implementation of Capital and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) to aid the prioritization of work and resources to complete work within the operating budgetary constraints and timeliness ensuring project deliverables are completed, achieved goals and compliance.
Review and monitor field documentation and payment packages to ensure full compliance with established guidelines, work plan cost accounting accuracy, and work towards greater efficiency through systematic and sustainable improvement.
Attend high level planning and coordination meetings with project stakeholders involved in major capital infrastructure projects including NYCDDC, DOT, DEP, EDC, TA, ECS, and various community boards. Act as a liaison on behalf of Con Edison with City, State, and government agencies, and ensure strict compliance with all corporate environmental, health and safety standards, and procedures as applicable.
Adhere to Company and Governing Agency Policies assuring that all work is conducted without causing injury or illness to company employees, contractors or the public. Must be aware of and comply with all pertinent laws and company rules, policies and work practices.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of full-time relevant Construction experience in various fields such as civil, electrical, gas, steam, HVAC, fire detection, and remediation. or
Associate's Degree and 9 years of full-time relevant Construction experience in various fields such as civil, electrical, gas, steam, HVAC, fire detection, and remediation. or
High School Diploma/GED and 11 years of full-time relevant Construction experience in various fields such as civil, electrical, gas, steam, HVAC, fire detection, and remediation.
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
Relevant Work Experience
Extensive knowledge, strong background and subject matter expertise in Construction Management. Required
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Required
Experience in the review and implementation of contract specifications, drawings, scheduling, and planning. Required
Experience and working knowledge of construction specifications and procedures. Required
Experience and working knowledge in dealing with NYSDOT, NYCDDC, DEP EDC, Parks, and NYC Transit Authority engineering and construction organizations. Required
Experience in developing negotiation strategies. Required
Knowledge of Capital and O&M budget procedures and estimating methods. Required
Microsoft Office applications experience. Required
Experience in the relocation and maintenance and protection of Con Edison systems to direct or indirect interference. Preferred
Understanding the Contractor Control System (COMPASS), other payment systems (Oracle) and associated pricing methodologies (NYC Schedule-U, Joint Bidding, Gas Cost Sharing). Preferred
Working knowledge of the electric underground and overheads systems, gas steam facility systems, and the associated municipal underground infrastructure. Preferred
Supervisor or Manager experience. Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Demonstrated analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Ability to represent the company with external constituents
Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
Effective leadership skills
Ability to lead/manage others
Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Possesses strong technical aptitude
Ability to build strong customer relationships
Develops and delivers effective presentations
Effective interpersonal skills
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Excellent interpretation of complex statistical data
Licenses and Certifications
Driver's License Required
Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred
Physical Demands
Ability to respond to system emergencies
Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
Use personal vehicle(s), and be able to transport, store, and secure company laptops and other job-related equipment in vehicle. Acknowledge that reimbursement for use of personal vehicle is available through the company mileage procedure
Additional Physical Demands
The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits:
We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
Dental benefits
Health Savings Accounts
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with robust matching
Employer paid Pension Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
State of the art Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
Employee discount program
Commuter Benefits
Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.
