Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The Associate Commissioner for Design and Construction (D&C) leads a statewide team delivering a complex, 1800+ ongoing capital projects portfolio for over 50 of our partner agencies, valued at $5.5 billion. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner for Design and Construction, the Associate Commissioner serves on the Agency’s Executive Leadership Team, and is responsible for the success of the division’s day-to-day operations by providing strategic leadership and executive-level oversight, implementing new initiatives and programs, making recommendations to the Deputy Commissioner concerning complex project execution methods and procedures, ensuring that the agency’s goals are met and exceeded, and achieving the best value for our State agency partners.
Our ideal candidate brings to the role extensive, large scale managerial experience in a design or construction discipline, a sense of innovation, and the drive to continually evolve and examine how the agency delivers high-quality critical projects, executed with safety, efficiency and effectiveness as top priorities and at the highest standards. The incumbent will have an eye for design excellence, the desire to monitor and leverage emerging industry trends, a strong commitment to sustainability, and a drive to pursue contemporary delivery models that keep projects moving forward smoothly with realistic, data-supported project forecasting and cost containment. The Associate Commissioner must be agile, forward leaning, good humored, politically savvy, and emotionally intelligent. Importantly, they must also perform as a servant leader, who will foster a high-performing, collaborative culture with a one-OGS mindset.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Commissioner will develop short and long-term plans for the division, setting goals, objectives and priorities to ensure successful and efficient delivery of Capital projects for our agency partners.
They will provide executive leadership on critical efforts, from successful project delivery to comprehensive infrastructure planning to portfolio-wide adaptation of sustainability and resiliency goals in our work. These efforts include enterprise implementation of Unifier as the agency’s project management software for over 7,000 internal and external users, instituting high-quality performance through project delivery methods such as design-bid-build, design-build, progressive design-build, and CM-Build (CMAR / CMGC), and implementation of existing and future strategic plan goals.
The successful candidate can adeptly allocate State resources for their optimal utilization, ensuring that the capital construction portfolio is transparent, well-managed, and efficiently run. In partnership with the Executive Leadership Team and the Deputy Commissioner for Design & Construction, the Associate Commissioner will create a culture of cross-divisional collaboration, high performance, innovation, and diversity.
The Associate Commissioner will oversee a division with approximately 650 executive, managerial, professional, administrative, and contract staff across six bureaus, including:
The Associate Commissioner for Design & Construction must have a clear understanding of NYS laws, rules and regulations governing our work, and ensure the appropriate implementation of State and Federal procurement laws, building code, contract law, and annual budget directives across the agency. The incumbent will represent the agency with key stakeholders, including but not limited to executive leadership with our partner agencies, Executive Chamber, Division of the Budget, Office of the State Comptroller, New York State’s Council of Contracting Agencies, and task force/ cross functional teams for new and priority initiatives.
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Operational Needs:
About OGS
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) provides essential support services for New York State government operations, including Executive Agencies, State Legislature, Judiciary, eligible nonprofits, school districts, and public authorities. Learn more about our agency at https://ogs.ny.gov/about-us and read our strategic plan at https://ogs.ny.gov/strategic-plan.
A bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of progressively responsible experience managing a complex capital portfolio. A licensed in New York State as Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) are required. Must include progressively responsible leadership experience in administration, operations, or organizational improvement.
Candidate must also possess a strong understanding of contract administration, risk management, operational efficiency practices, and the ability to lead organizational change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Substitutions:
Candidates will be awarded with equitable experience, as noted below, for possessing a graduate or advanced degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Finance, or a related field, as follows:
Bachelor: 4 years’ experience;
Masters – 5 years’ experience;
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) – 6 years’ experience;
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – 7 years’ experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with NYS-specific design, construction, engineering, public works or infrastructure-focused organization preferred. Master’s degree in construction, construction project management or construction management; or Design Build Professional (DBIA) certification; architecture, engineering, or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification preferred.
The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.
For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.
Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The Associate Commissioner for Design and Construction (D&C) leads a statewide team delivering a complex, 1800+ ongoing capital projects portfolio for over 50 of our partner agencies, valued at $5.5 billion. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner for Design and Construction, the Associate Commissioner serves on the Agency’s Executive Leadership Team, and is responsible for the success of the division’s day-to-day operations by providing strategic leadership and executive-level oversight, implementing new initiatives and programs, making recommendations to the Deputy Commissioner concerning complex project execution methods and procedures, ensuring that the agency’s goals are met and exceeded, and achieving the best value for our State agency partners.
Our ideal candidate brings to the role extensive, large scale managerial experience in a design or construction discipline, a sense of innovation, and the drive to continually evolve and examine how the agency delivers high-quality critical projects, executed with safety, efficiency and effectiveness as top priorities and at the highest standards. The incumbent will have an eye for design excellence, the desire to monitor and leverage emerging industry trends, a strong commitment to sustainability, and a drive to pursue contemporary delivery models that keep projects moving forward smoothly with realistic, data-supported project forecasting and cost containment. The Associate Commissioner must be agile, forward leaning, good humored, politically savvy, and emotionally intelligent. Importantly, they must also perform as a servant leader, who will foster a high-performing, collaborative culture with a one-OGS mindset.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Commissioner will develop short and long-term plans for the division, setting goals, objectives and priorities to ensure successful and efficient delivery of Capital projects for our agency partners.
They will provide executive leadership on critical efforts, from successful project delivery to comprehensive infrastructure planning to portfolio-wide adaptation of sustainability and resiliency goals in our work. These efforts include enterprise implementation of Unifier as the agency’s project management software for over 7,000 internal and external users, instituting high-quality performance through project delivery methods such as design-bid-build, design-build, progressive design-build, and CM-Build (CMAR / CMGC), and implementation of existing and future strategic plan goals.
The successful candidate can adeptly allocate State resources for their optimal utilization, ensuring that the capital construction portfolio is transparent, well-managed, and efficiently run. In partnership with the Executive Leadership Team and the Deputy Commissioner for Design & Construction, the Associate Commissioner will create a culture of cross-divisional collaboration, high performance, innovation, and diversity.
The Associate Commissioner will oversee a division with approximately 650 executive, managerial, professional, administrative, and contract staff across six bureaus, including:
The Associate Commissioner for Design & Construction must have a clear understanding of NYS laws, rules and regulations governing our work, and ensure the appropriate implementation of State and Federal procurement laws, building code, contract law, and annual budget directives across the agency. The incumbent will represent the agency with key stakeholders, including but not limited to executive leadership with our partner agencies, Executive Chamber, Division of the Budget, Office of the State Comptroller, New York State’s Council of Contracting Agencies, and task force/ cross functional teams for new and priority initiatives.
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Operational Needs:
About OGS
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) provides essential support services for New York State government operations, including Executive Agencies, State Legislature, Judiciary, eligible nonprofits, school districts, and public authorities. Learn more about our agency at https://ogs.ny.gov/about-us and read our strategic plan at https://ogs.ny.gov/strategic-plan.
A bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of progressively responsible experience managing a complex capital portfolio. A licensed in New York State as Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) are required. Must include progressively responsible leadership experience in administration, operations, or organizational improvement.
Candidate must also possess a strong understanding of contract administration, risk management, operational efficiency practices, and the ability to lead organizational change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Substitutions:
Candidates will be awarded with equitable experience, as noted below, for possessing a graduate or advanced degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Finance, or a related field, as follows:
Bachelor: 4 years’ experience;
Masters – 5 years’ experience;
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) – 6 years’ experience;
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – 7 years’ experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with NYS-specific design, construction, engineering, public works or infrastructure-focused organization preferred. Master’s degree in construction, construction project management or construction management; or Design Build Professional (DBIA) certification; architecture, engineering, or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification preferred.
The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.
For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.