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Project Construction Specialist - Public Improvement

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Driver's License

Job overview

The Project Construction Specialist supports public improvement construction work, drawing on construction management expertise and experience across fields such as civil, electrical, gas, steam, HVAC, fire detection, and remediation. The role involves reviewing specifications and drawings, planning and scheduling, coordinating with municipal engineering and construction organizations, developing negotiation strategies, and working with budgets and estimates. A bachelor's, associate's, or high school diploma/GED path is accepted with the corresponding experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction ManagementOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationContract Specification ReviewConstruction DrawingsSchedulingPlanningConstruction SpecificationsConstruction ProceduresMunicipal Construction CoordinationNegotiation StrategyCapital Budget ProceduresO&M Budget ProceduresEstimating MethodsMicrosoft OfficeCon Edison System RelocationContractor Control System (COMPASS)OracleNYC Schedule-UJoint BiddingGas Cost SharingElectric Utility SystemsGas and Steam SystemsMunicipal Underground InfrastructureProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersCompany RepresentationAttention to DetailFlexibilityCoachingConstructive FeedbackDeadline ManagementLeadershipPeople ManagementProject ManagementFinancial Data AnalysisTechnical AptitudeCustomer Relationship Building

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Associate's, or High School/GED7+ Years Construction Experience9+ Years Construction Experience11+ Years Construction ExperienceBachelor's in Engineering or Construction ManagementSupervisor or Manager ExperienceDriver's LicenseProfessional Engineer License

Full job description

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.

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

For technical issues, please contact us at [email protected]

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