Building Construction Program Manager 1 (HELPS) - VID 221177

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Date Posted 08/04/26

Applications Due08/20/26

Vacancy ID221177

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NY HELPYes

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleBuilding Construction Program Manager 1 (HELPS) - VID 221177

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Duties Description • Coordinate and guide building construction projects through; planning, design, construction, ITS (Information Technology Service), furniture purchase/installation, and tenant occupancy.

• Serve as the focal point for all primary communications between upper management and OGS Design & Construction Group, responsible for disseminating information, identifying problems, and ensuring timely decisions are made to keep projects on schedule and within budget while meeting clients' needs.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate in-house projects from inception to construction completion using available in-house resources, contracted labor, procurement of prime contractors, availability of existing "backdrop" and D&C contracts or any combination thereof.
• Regularly record project activities/progress by providing updates in the OGS Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Regularly inform OGS upper management with project status, successes, accomplishments, challenges, and recommendations to problem resolutions.
• Provide specific supply list information to the Purchasing Unit for the procurement of goods and services for each project.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Operational Needs:

• Knowledge and direct experience in the practices and principles of design and construction phase services including construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC installations and hazardous material abatement.
• Possess and maintain or have the ability to possess NYS Code Enforcement Official certification.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Travel throughout New York is required.

Travel Required: Up to 20%

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:

Required experience: Six years of experience in multi-trade building construction projects, which must have included one year of managing multiple building construction projects, and experience managing multi-trade building construction projects shall include responsibility for three or more of the following areas:

• construction planning
• coordination of multiple trades
• cost estimating
• project scheduling
• material purchasing
• resource management (including labor, material, and equipment scheduling)
• construction document reading and interpretation (e.g., plans and specifications).

Applicant degrees in related fields may substitute for experience as follows:

• No degree: six years of required experience.
• Associate degree: two years of required experience.
• Bachelor's degree: four years of required experience.
• Master's degree: five years of required experience.
• Doctorate degree: six years of required experience.

Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service as an Engineer Trainee, and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS's EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources/SS

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

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