Project Construction Specialist - Public Improvement

Overview

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

• 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

• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

• 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

• 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

• Driver's License Required
• Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred

• 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

• 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.