Director, Downstate Design & Construction (2 positions)

Position Title:                        Director, Downstate Design & Construction (2 positions)

Grade/Classification:           62 - Director / Management 

Hiring Rate:                           $150,792 (Includes location differential of $5,054)

Location:                                NYC Office

FLSA Status:                          Exempt

Last Revised: May 14, 2024

Primary Purpose

The Director, Downstate Design and Construction oversees all design and construction related activities associated with DASNY projects including budgets, schedules, staffing, staff training, resolution of complex issues, relations with contractors, consultants and other external entities, and manages customer relations associated with assigned downstate regional projects. The Director, Downstate Design and Construction develops and implements policies and procedures, initiates and facilitates program development and initiatives, and establishes and monitors Construction Division and Department goals, performance measures, standards and objectives. 

Essential Functions

• Provide positive leadership, purpose, and direction for all staff in the Downstate Design and Construction Department.
• Interface with control and regulatory agencies, assigned customer(s), DASNY Management and other internal staff during project’s design and construction phases to meet program goals.
• Plan, organize and direct design and construction management program activities for assigned capital projects.
• Supervise/mentor direct reports and provide general guidance on Construction Division procedures.
• Develop techniques for the efficient use of resources to manage design and construction projects and develops and/or amends project management procedures and techniques as required.
• Work closely with customer and applicable regulatory agencies to ensure customer satisfaction and rapid resolution of issues.
• Set program goals and periodically review them with the senior management, Chief Project Managers and department staff within the Construction division.
• Plan present and future staffing assignments consistent with program workload and establishes project staffing patterns for office and field personnel. Coordinates staffing requirements with senior management, Chief Project Managers and department staff within the Construction division.
• Review new project requests as appropriate with senior management, Chief Project Managers and department staff within the Construction division and others to determine appropriate project delivery method, consulting requirements, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate project management as appropriate with senior management, Chief Project Managers and department staff within the Construction division.to assure seamless delivery of DASNY project management services.
• Participate in discipline, grievance, collective bargaining and other employee relations matters affecting the Construction Division; administer and ensure adherence to applicable bargaining agreements.
• Along with other Construction Services management staff, conduct periodic meetings with customers.
• Meet with potential customers to discuss new projects and associated DASNY services. Provide information on DASNY services as requested.   
• Assist other DASNY units in the development and revision of DASNY contract documents.
• Develop, document and implement policies and procedures relating to design and construction administration, and review and amend existing processes, policies and procedures necessary to properly manage and administer assigned design and construction programs and operations.
• Visit project sites as necessary to meet with field staff, experience the project dynamics, ensuring compliance with DASNY procedures and to maintain awareness of critical or complex issues.
• Participate in Project Health Assessments on select projects.
• Work with Procurement and Counsel to resolve design and construction-phase problems, to develop strategies to affect the completion of contract work, and to settle disputes, claims and litigation arising during and after construction.
• Assist in the development of project budgets, review budgets for active design and construction projects and participate in monitoring adherence to the budgets.
• Assist with the development of DASNY fee estimates on projects and monitor fees and hour usage.
• Assist in the development of project schedules and interact with design and construction managers, consultants and contractors to facilitate adherence to schedules.
• Review management reports and follow up on problem areas with other Construction Divi