Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleContract Management Specialist 3

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade662

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $100845 to $127474 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 50 Wolf Road

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12232

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Supervision of the Construction & Miscellaneous Agreements Unit, the Pre-Award Evaluation Unit and the Plan Sales Unit. Responsibility for approximately 10 Full time Staff. Ensure timely and thorough completion of all tasks associated with advertising, letting and award of NYSDOT’s Capital Construction Program, contractor and subcontractor responsibility review, and processing of local and miscellaneous agreements. Maintain integration of these units, cross-train staff and improve efficiency.
• Co-Chair weekly staff-level meetings of the Contract Review Unit. Facilitate resolution of problems with contract award. Research, provide information, prepare correspondence, attend meetings, and make recommendations to the Executive Contract Review Unit as needed.
• Chair monthly DQAB/PMB/OOC/OCM staff-level meetings to facilitate coordination, and problem solve between the key Offices involved in implementing the Capital Program. Address new initiatives or legislation affecting the Capital Program.
• Oversee all Contracts functions involving the AASHTOWare software suite, including Preconstruction, Project Bids, BAMS/DSS and Bid Express. Ensure staff are involved and that Contracts’ needs are addressed. Maintain data integrity, approve access and provide training and accurate and timely reports.
• Work toward improved electronic and on-line storage and exchange of contract documents. Oversee efforts to use electronic signatures and scan and store contracts electronically rather than as hard copy.
• Represent the Department on the Council of Contracting Agencies. Maintain a good working relationship with the Department’s control agencies (OSC, AG and FHWA) and partner to resolve problems.
• Be an effective advocate for the Department with the contracting industry. Maintain good relations with contractor industry groups (AGC, CIC, GCA, LICA, etc.).
• Assist the Director as needed on all issues related to design-build contracting, public-private partnerships, and major projects.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Maria Tamarkin

Telephone

Fax

Email Address maria.tamarkin@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street 50 Wolf Road

Contract Management Bureau

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-074 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than March 11, 2025 to maria.tamarkin@dot.ny.gov