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Director, Operations (Construction Review)

NYC School Construction Authority (SCA)
Queens, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/14/2026
Build your career while building NYC schools!

The Construction Management Department administers all Capital projects performed in existing public school buildings and the construction of new schools. Construction Management will do so in a safe and efficient manner, working with the school and community to work efficiently, minimize the impact on the educational process while maintaining the highest standards of quality. 

Job Description Summary

The Director of Operations reports to a Senior Director, Vice President or President and is responsible for planning and overseeing the day-to-day activities for operational and/or administrative matters in various Authority Divisions.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

  • In conjunction with project officer conducts review of contract documents to ensure accurate and well-coordinated set of plans & specifications prior to bidding
  • Develops and makes recommendations concerning policies and procedures affecting the operational and administrative matters of the Authority
  • Ensures the daily operations and the resolution of special managerial, operational and administrative problems pertaining to policy and practice
  • Consistently review technical standards and new initiatives
  • Work with IT to implement and evaluate new technology
  • Serves as a principal liaison between the various Authority Departments and Divisions, Department of Education, government agencies and outside contractors and consultants in a wide range of operational and administrative areas
  • May develop and implement necessary procedures to bring various departments into a project based team, working to achieve common goals
  • Oversees the preparation of reports on operational and administrative matters for use in the formulation of policy
  • Manages and directs activities of Division employees within any SCA Departments
  • Plans, assigns, directs, monitors, reviews and evaluates work performed by staff and makes recommendations regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, reassignment and discipline
  • Performs other related tasks

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of SCA procedures
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong technical skills
  • Construction management experience

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

POSTING END DATE: Until Filled

Salary Range: $131,026 - $175,000

Education

Baccalaureate

Certifications (if Required)

Work Experience

Twelve years of full time, administration, experience in operations, construction, management, administration, or a related field; five years must be in an administrative or managerial capacity or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

We Offer Excellent Benefits Including

  • Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
  • Prescription drug option
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • NYC Qualified Pension Plan
  • Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
  • Transit Check Program
  • Public Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Salary : $131,026 - $175,000

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