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Project Office Specialist at Research Foundation of The City University of New York

Project Office Specialist

Research Foundation of The City University of New York · NY, US

4 days ago

Project Office Specialist

Research Foundation of The City University of New York · NY, US

5 days ago
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About the Role

The Project Office Specialist (POS) plays a vital role in the successful implementation of CUNY's multi-billion-dollar, multi-year capital design and construction program. The POS is responsible for Project Control functions, including tracking and reporting on project and program performance, schedule, and time performance.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Programming functions to extract project management information from systems like PMWEB, PeopleSoft, and JD Edwards.
  • Perform Project Management functions.
  • Update cost and schedule information for all projects in the Design and Construction Program.
  • Analyze budget performance, including expenditures, actuals, and projections.
  • Analyze schedule performance for projects in the construction phase.
  • Identify discrepancies and advise Project Managers.
  • Develop best practices for project execution and management.
  • Update the CUNY Project Management System with financial information, project schedules, and progress reports.
  • Prepare regular project management reports for senior FPCM staff.
  • Coordinate with Project Managers and Assistant Directors to exchange information and ensure system updates.
  • Extract and exchange Project Management information electronically with partnering organizations.
  • Design, deliver, and maintain web-based and desktop applications to support Project Management needs using C#, MVC & Net Core.
  • Connect local applications/databases with other entities.
  • Coordinate with vendors on programming and integration of project management systems.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, Computer Sciences, or another related field.
  • 5+ years of design and construction management experience and/or programming and report production.
  • Experience in project management methodologies, planning, cost control, cost lifecycle analyses, and project financial management.
  • Experience with overall Program Management.
  • PMP Certification.
  • Experience with New York State and/or New York City design and construction projects.
  • Demonstrated project management skills.
  • Strong technical and analytical skills.
  • Computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, databases, project management, and presentation packages.
  • Strong command of Excel, Macros, and Pivot tables.
  • BizTalk Certification.
  • C#.Net Specialist.
  • Experience designing, building, and operating enterprise-grade applications.
  • Experience developing and maintaining Web API.
  • Experience using C#, MVC & Net Core.
  • Good organizational and planning skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and produce multiple reports.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to prioritize competing work.
  • Self and team motivator.
  • Ability to be a team player.
  • Ability to set project priorities and adjust implementation strategies.
  • Ability to work effectively with staff, associates, and internal and external constituents.
  • Alert and observant, looking for ways to improve processes.
  • Out-of-the-box thinker, creative, inventive, and adaptable to situations.

Skills

  • PMWEB
  • PeopleSoft
  • JD Edwards
  • C#
  • MVC
  • Net Core
  • Excel
  • Macros
  • Pivot tables
  • BizTalk
  • Web API

Location

  • OFFICE OF VC - FACILIT PLAN, CONSTRUC & MGMT

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 5+ years

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

  • $95,000–$115,000 annually

Benefits

  • RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Company

  • The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is dedicated to providing services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.
  • CUNY is embarked on a multi-billion-dollar, multi-year capital design and construction program at its 26 campuses.

Equal Opportunity

  • The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer.
  • It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.