JOC Project Manager

Company: EDI Specialists, Inc.
Location: Albany
Posted on: May 16, 2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities

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The Project Manager Job Order Contracting ( "JOC ) manages complex procurements of Job Orders and Supplemental
Job Orders for construction projects undertaken pursuant to NYS OGS Design & Construction's JOC Program, consistent
with governing law, and procurement policies and guidelines. The JOC Project Manager manages all aspects of and
approves the execution of Job Orders and Supplemental Job Orders within designated thresholds, supervises and
coordinates with other OGS Design & Construction staff, consultants and contractors, and oversees all functions
necessary to provide value added services to client agencies for full and modified service projects.

Essential Functions
Manage JOC contracts at the project level and monitor JOC contract activity at the job order level including but not limited to work assignments to trade contractors, contract expiration dates, encumbered funds, and available contract funds. Review recommendations for executing contract options and amendments and/or bidding of new contracts when applicable.
Assist with the planning and scheduling of JOC contract solicitations including but not limited to the identification of contractors needed by trade and region, the review and coordinating of bid documents, and performing tasks associated with the Recommendation to Award process.
Identify problems or delays encountered in connection with JOC Procurements and coordinate with stakeholders to evaluate and implement appropriate solutions.
Work with management, staff, clients, and contractors to manage all aspects of processing Job Orders assigned
Evaluate JOC Service Requests to ensure the type of work proposed is appropriate for JOC Program. Coordinate with OGS Design & Construction Division staff as appropriate.
Review availability of contractors for assignment to JOC Service Requests evaluating factors such as contract activity, workload, and performance.
Review, evaluate, approve, or assemble for review and approval work order packages in accordance JOC Program procedures.
Identify problems or delays encountered in connection with JOC work order Processing and coordinate with stakeholders to evaluate and implement appropriate solutions.
Ensure the retention and maintenance of records and files consistent with policies.
Efficiently manage assigned workload.
Develop, monitor, and maintain project records and reports. Input and manipulate data in applications and databases.
Coordinate with applicable OGS staff within Construction and Design, contractors, consultants, and clients to understand the project scope, evaluate construction tasks required, and to build, review and approve price proposals, and ensure the efficient flow of processes within the organization.
Schedule, manage and/or attend project-specific meetings. Participate in program-related meetings as required.
Participate in JOC Program planning and coordination meetings
Read, interpret, and comprehend plans, specifications, reports, bid materials, contracts and other related documents.
Recommend and evaluate approaches to resolving issues
Maintain working knowledge of JOC Program Procedures, procurement policy and guidelines, issues, and developments in public procurement, and in job order contracting.
Assist with monitoring of performance measures, goals, and objectives for JOC unit.
Develop, prepare, and maintain various program-related reports, spreadsheets, logs, charts and/or databases.
Conduct joint scope meeting and project coordination meetings
Ensure JOC contractor compliance with all applicable procedures.
Coordinate with Division of Construction to ensure timely delivery of the JOC construction project and make necessary adjustments to JOC project scope, fee and schedule to accommodate changes in the field.
Assist with the review and evaluation of JOC contractor performance.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
May assist management to market JOC services to clients.
Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with attendance and leave policies.
Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination.

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management; plus five (5) years of relevant construction industry experience or eight (8) years' relevant construction industry experience with public or private projects.

Essential Skills
Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend plans, specifications, addenda, bid materials, contracts and related construction documents.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Proficiency in PC applications, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and Bluebeam.
Demonstrated ability to lead and/or participate in team endeavors.
Demonstrated record of taking initiative.
Demonstrated management skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
May assist management to market JOC services to clients.
Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with attendance and leave policies.
Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination.

Physical/Mental/Visual Demands Requires travel (approx. 20%) within NYS.
This travel may include overnight stays. Requires 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.
May require time-pressured decision-making.
Must be available to occasionally work a modified work schedule or extended workday hours.

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