Project Manager

Works-in-Progress Associates (WPA) is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our team! This position is in-person, Monday-Friday, working with the Office of General Services (OGS) Claims Group to facilitate the processing of delay claims across portfolio statewide. The office is located at 125 Main St, West Seneca, NY 14224.

Minimum Requirements:

• Baccalaureate Degree in engineering/architecture and/or construction related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in construction involving multiple phases of large-scale building/rehabilitation projects. A minimum of 4 years of the experience shall be in the role of assistant project manager responsible for large-scale projects valued above $10 million with an extensive knowledge of all facets of construction and construction documents.
• Must be able to manage the various projects using established controls and procedures.
• Must be able to provide job site leadership in all areas of scheduling, safety, quality, coordination with the designers and any critical issues pertinent to the project or the client/facility.
• Must have a full working knowledge of the change order and cost review process and the review/approval of contractor's payment application.
• Estimating experience preferred, but not required.
• OSHA 30 is required.
• A driver's license valid in New York State.
• Demonstrated proficiency with all applicable software packages including but not limited to MS Windows; MS Office (including Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and Primavera P6.

Responsibilities:

• Review delay claims for contractual validity, perform schedule analysis using P6, make recommendations to Contracting Officer on claim resolution.
• Day-to-day tracking, review and management of delay claims and disputes
• Audit contractor’s claim costs, including certified payrolls and invoices and negotiate settlements with Contractors.
• Host fact finding meetings for claims with design and construction staff to facilitate the review of claims.
• Review project history to assist in forensic delay analysis, including meeting minutes, schedules, and correspondence.
• Report on high priority projects and problem projects to the executive staff on a monthly basis, or as frequencies needed.

Skills:

• Ability to build and strengthen long-lasting client relationships by providing reliable service and project solutions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all management levels. Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to adapt and prioritize, meeting deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.
• Operate with a sense of urgency, quickly responding to clients.
• Demonstrated leadership, responsiveness, and accountability.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Proactive and take initiative.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 8 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Project management: 8 years (Required)
• Construction: 8 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• West Seneca, NY 14224 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48 - $55