Project Coordinator

Correction, Commission of • Albany, NY

433d • $103,784 - $127,830 • Remote

About The Position

The Project Coordinator will oversee the New York State Commission of Correction's responsibilities related to the Borough-Based Jail Project, which aims to close Rikers Island and construct four new correctional facilities in New York City. This role involves managing the Design/Build process, ensuring project milestones are met, and facilitating communication among stakeholders. The position requires a strong understanding of correctional facility planning and design, as well as supervisory experience.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in correctional facility planning and design.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Understanding of Bluebeam Review software.
• Familiarity with the Design-Build process.
• Knowledge of NYS minimum standards for jails.
• Familiarity with correction operations transition from an existing facility to a new facility.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed project plans and establish milestones within project schedules to ensure consistency.
• Implement system specifications and communicate changes to stakeholders and staff.
• Monitor system changes and develop recommendations for management review.
• Oversee development of technical architecture.
• Facilitate meetings with vendors, staff, management, and stakeholders.
• Ensure progress, timeliness, and quality of all assignments.
• Analyze, test, and document project changes.
• Draft policies and procedures and ensure adherence to applicable laws.
• Represent project and related program areas at internal and external meetings.
• Conduct presentations, focus groups, and other activities for stakeholders, agency management, and staff.
• Represent the Commission during the development of project teams and deadlines for anticipated projects.
• Develop and conduct trainings and workshops for Commission staff on expected newly established protocols.
• Coordinate and conduct pre-award conceptual reviews and schematic design reviews of proposed projects as submitted.
• Participate in and serve as the Commission's lead on transitional meetings with stakeholders, agency management and staff.
• Develop and distribute relevant project resource materials to stakeholders, agency management and staff.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities including the supervision of a Correctional Facility Specialist 3 and Program Research Specialist 2.

Benefits

• Telecommuting allowed
• Compressed workweek allowed
• Diverse workplace encouraged

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree