Building Construction Program Manager 2 (NY HELPS) - VID 192427
POUGHKEEPSIE, NYPosted 18 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from NYS Office of General Services
Job overview
The Building Construction Program Manager 2 (NY HELPS) manages medium-sized and complex building construction and renovation projects for New York State facilities, ensuring project success and compliance.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing multiple building construction projects, overseeing consultant contracts, coordinating design and construction services, supervising staff, and traveling approximately 50%.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a graded salary range starting at the hiring rate with potential step increases based on prior state experience, plus a $2,000 Mid-Hudson location pay; benefits include equal opportunity employment and standard state employee benefits.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have seven years of multi-trade building construction experience including at least two years managing multiple projects, with skills in construction planning, coordination, cost estimating, scheduling, and document interpretation; relevant degrees can substitute for some experience.
Career development
Employees hired via NY HELPS start on a permanent non-competitive basis with a probationary period and are expected to convert to competitive status within a year, allowing participation in promotion exams and career advancement.
Work environment and culture
The Office of General Services values diversity and equal opportunity, fostering an inclusive environment critical to its mission.
Company information
The NYS Office of General Services manages state facilities and services, emphasizing diversity and equal employment opportunity.
Job location and travel
The position requires travel up to 50% and a valid NYS driver's license; it is located in the Mid-Hudson area with additional location pay.
Application process
Applicants must submit resumes with detailed dates and hours worked; no exam is required for NY HELPS appointments, which are non-competitive initially but convert to competitive status within a year.
Unique job features
The job is part of the NY HELPS emergency hiring program, offering a unique pathway to permanent state employment without initial competitive exams.
Company overview
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) provides essential support services for the operations of state government, including real estate management, procurement, and information technology. They generate revenue through the management and leasing of state-owned properties, as well as through contracts and procurement services for various state agencies. Established in 1960, OGS has a rich history of facilitating efficient government operations and ensuring the effective use of state resources.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your seven years of multi-trade building construction experience, emphasizing your management of multiple building construction projects and your expertise in construction planning, coordination of trades, cost estimating, project scheduling, material purchasing, and resource management.
Showcase any supervisory roles and your ability to manage consultant contracts and requests for design and professional services, as these are key responsibilities for this Building Construction Program Manager 2 role.
Apply through multiple channels including the NYS Office of General Services corporate site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility for this position and stay updated on application statuses.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees or managers in the building construction or facilities management divisions at NYS Office of General Services. Use ice breakers such as commenting on recent OGS infrastructure projects or asking about the challenges in managing multi-trade construction projects within state facilities.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'multi-trade building construction,' 'project scheduling,' 'cost estimating,' 'resource management,' and 'supervisory duties' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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