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 Position Title:              Senior Cost Control Analyst (2 positions)
 Bargaining Unit:             CSEA
 Base Salary:                 $79,807
 Location Differential:            $5,054
 Location:              New York City
 Project Facility:            New York City Office
 Unit:       Project Controls
Nature and Scope:  The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities and other institutions that serve the public good.  The Dormitory Authority is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace attractive to highly qualified and motivated workers across New York.

The Authority is divided into six major sub-divisions:  Executive Direction, Office of Executive Initiatives, Construction Services, Counsel, Finance & Information Services, and Portfolio Monitoring and Public Finance.  The Construction Services division provides design, engineering, procurement and project management services to clients of the Authority. The Project Controls department uses integrated systems to simplify project monitoring, reporting, and decision making with the goal that all construction projects are completed according to schedule, within budget, and at a level of quality consistent with the original design intent. The Project Controls department also ensures that clients are fully apprised of issues affecting projects in a timely manner.

Primary Purpose: Senior Cost Control Analyst reviews and approves construction change orders and negotiates claim settlements.

Essential Functions:
  • Review and approve change orders, ensuring work is within the scope of the original contract, costs are reasonable, rates and calculations are in accordance with the contract and sufficient supporting documentation is provided. 
  • Review and analyze claims by interviewing project personnel, reviewing project schedules, project documents and contractor records to determine if the claim has merit; negotiate fair and reasonable resolution. 
  • Provide complete pre-bid phase construction support, including the review and approval of pre-bid summaries. 
  • Conduct project document review, including cost estimate and schedule of values review. 
  • Review Supplemental General Requirements (SGR) to ensure they are not in conflict with, and properly supplement, the General Requirements. 
  • Recommend and coordinate necessary changes to the project drawings and specifications. 
  • Coordinate with the Project Manager to modify the schedule of values. 
  • Participate with Project Management in bid review and contractor selection; provide post-bid, pre-award phase services to Project Management. 
  • Coordinate the data entry of the approved schedule of values into JDE financial management system and/or Contract Manager software. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
  • May provide construction phase advisory service to Project Management. 
  • May train and evaluate staff. 
  • Assist Management in the development of policies. 
  • Develop, document and implement procedures. 
  • Assess, develop and implement internal controls, and oversee the review and testing of same. 
  • Undertake special assignments as directed. 

Supervision: Supervision of employees may be required.

Physical/Mental/Visual Demands: Frequent travel is required, using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle. This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments. Exposure to weather and temperature extremes, loud noises, heights (climbing ladders, scaffolding, etc.) and other work-safety hazards (chemicals, fumes, etc.) of a construction site. Requires complex and time-pressured decision-making. Must be able to work overtime or extended work hours as needed.

Work Environment: Standard office environment, including the use of one or more of the following: PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, scanner, electronic stapler/hole punch, date stamp, shredder.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus five years relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or construction related field strongly preferred, plus five years experience in contracting, claim analysis, schedule analysis, estimating, bidding, contract formation, bonding, delay and dispute resolution. Experience in financial management systems, project management systems, and scheduling applications (Primavera Contract Manager and P6 preferred).

Essential Skills:
  • Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills. 
  • Excellent negotiation skills and demonstrated results. 
  • Comprehensive knowledge of construction costs and cost estimating. 
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills. 
  • Knowledge of  construction scheduling 
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment. 
  • Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word and Access. 
  • Supervisory and mentoring skills. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:
  • Choice of several health insurance plans 
  • Dental & vision insurance 
  • Membership in the NYS Retirement System 
  • Deferred Compensation Investment Plan 
  • 13 vacation days per year 
  • 13 sick days per year 
  • 5 days of personal leave per year 
  • 12 paid holidays per year 
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • Training & development opportunities 

IF INTERESTED: Please specify the exact title and location of the position that you are applying for. All candidates must submit a resume and/or an employment application demonstrating evidence of meeting the qualifications as specified in the job notice. We cannot interpret omissions or vagueness in your favor. You are responsible for an accurate and clear description of your training, work experience and how you meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. Please set forth all relevant employment history, including the name of each employer, dates of employment and titles held. Be sure to describe the nature of the work that you personally performed for each position held. If you had supervisory responsibilities, state how many people you supervised and the nature of such supervision. Expressions of interest and all supporting materials can be sent via E-Mail: JobOpps2@dasny.org, FAX to (518) 257-3550 or mail to:

                 Stacey Abrams
                 Human Resources
                 Dormitory Authority - State of New York
                 515 Broadway, Albany, NY  12207


       The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to excellence and diversity.
                                                All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.