Position Information

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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleUpstate Area Projects - Project Director

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $137457 to $173664 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

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 Erie

Street Address Priority Projects

100 Seneca Street

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14203

Job Specifics

Duties Description Project Director Buffalo (Buffalo Major Projects)
• Direct and monitor the progress of multiple priority projects concurrently and represent the Department’s interest on these projects to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Maintain effective working relationships with all Federal, State, and Local Agencies and appropriate elected officials on matters related to the priority projects.
• Oversee consultant services including the preparation of requests for proposals; selection of consultants and supervision of consultant work; and ensuring that goals, objectives, and elements of the project are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Develop work plans and manages Department & consultant staff responsible for overseeing performance of Department’s Projects in both design and construction.
• Track the delivery of planning, preliminary Engineering to include environmental, and final design.
• Track the delivery of the construction projects; participate in construction update meetings; provide direction in the implementation of the construction contract; and direct and monitor compliance with schedule and budget requirements.
• Act as the primary Department contact on Buffalo Significant Projects and orchestrate processes and procedures on site, ensure that project budget expenditures remain within budget allocation, phase and schedule requirements are met, and provide the project team with the necessary resources to complete the project.
• Report project details to NYSDOT Chief Engineer.
• Engage in community outreach on project details.
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 A New York State Professional Engineer’s License with current registration and 15-years of progressive management experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety
systems.

Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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.

How to Apply

Name Amy Campion

Telephone

Fax

Email Address HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

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-25-235 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than June 12, 2025, to:
NYS Department of Transportation
ATTN: Amy Campion
Office of Human Resources-Personnel Bureau
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12232
E-mail: HR-personnel@dot.ny.gov