Director Of Construction Services at Greenman-Pedersen Inc in Albany, New York

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GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/V



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Job Description



GPI seeks a Director of Construction Services in our Albany, NY, Branch. In this position, you will direct and manage all construction services relating to the NYSDOT and NYSTA in our Albany Branch, including staff recruitment, oversight of field staff and operations, project administration, business development, and participation in proposal writing and fee estimates. Our Albany Branch primarily serves throughout NYSDOT Regions 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9. This position plays a crucial role in branch operations. It will provide the individual an excellent opportunity to grow the department and practice a wide range of professional skills working closely with clients, inspection staff, and Branch leadership.


Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so,GPIwants you!



GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture that is committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit:www.gpinet.com



Responsibilities:

• Serve as a point of contact and maintain strong relationships with clients


• Recruit, hire, and manage inspection staff


• Review project documents to establish scope, staffing needs, and fees for inspection services


• Negotiate agreements and fees with clients


• Manage construction inspection operations


• Provide support for inspection staff


• Manage sub-consultants


• Develop and approve monthly invoices


• Assist with the development of department goals and budget


• Assist in the development of new clients

• 20+ years' experience working in the construction inspection industry with preference given to transportation (road and bridge) projects utilizing NYSDOT Standard Specificationsfor Construction and Materials and NYSDOT Manual of Uniform Record Keeping (MURK)


• NY Professional Engineering License (required)


• Experience working on NYSDOT and/or NYSTA projects (preferred)

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration


• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site


• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language


• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members


• Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours


• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)


• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working


• Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds


• Able to work in a confined space by the definition of OSHA Construction Standards 29CFR 1926


• Able to wear and work utilizing a respirator or SCBA type of breathing apparatus