Building Construction Program Manager 4

As a Building Construction Program Manager 3 , you would manage numerous, large sized and complex construction and renovation projects complicated by factors such as large dollar value and multiple trades. You would serve as project manager for the planning, design, scheduling, monitoring, and management of technical and administrative aspects of the design and construction process. You would supervise and evaluate the work of lower level Building Construction Program Manager staff, or equivalent architectural and engineering staff or contractors.

As a Building Construction Program Manager 4 , you would manage the construction and rehabilitation program for Office of General Services facilities or for a group of agencies or a region. You may be assigned to manage the program for an agency with a large and active construction, renovation, and rehabilitation program. For any assignment, you would administratively supervise and evaluate the work of lower level Building Construction Program Manager staff, or equivalent architectural and engineering staff or contractors.

As a Building Construction Program Manager 5 , you would have overall responsibility for a business unit or multiple regions in the Design and Construction Group or within the Office of General Services. You would oversee a large number of subordinates, contractors, and projects. Illustrative duties include: provide overall instruction and guidance to unit or region staff, consulting architects and engineers, and construction managers on projects from initial development through construction completion; provide technical direction and problem resolution for the more complex projects; recommend and implement program improvements; participate in strategic and long-range planning; and oversee the selection and management of consulting engineering and architecture firms.

Notes:

Travel Requirements: Appointment to certain positions requires extensive travel within an area of assignment. Appointees may need to operate a motor vehicle or have other means to meet the transportation needs of the job. If the position requires that you operate a motor vehicle, you must continuously have a driver’s license valid in New York State to continue employment. Field work and travel expenses are reimbursed on a fixed schedule. Overnight travel may be required.

A promotion examination will also be held for these positions. If you are eligible for appointment from a promotion list, you may not be appointed in your own agency from the list resulting from this examination open to the public. Although promotion examinations are being held, it is expected that appointments will be made as a result of the open competitive exam.

On or before January 9, 2027, you must have:

For Exam No. 21-049020:

Either 1.

nine years of experience in multi-trade building construction, which must have included at least two years of managing multiple building construction projects. Experience managing multi-trade building construction projects shall include responsibility for three or more of the following areas: construction planning, coordination of multiple trades, cost estimating, project scheduling, material purchasing, resource management (including labor, material, and equipment scheduling), and contract document reading and interpretation (e.g., plans and specifications). Two years must include supervision of subordinate staff ;

Or 2.

an associate's degree in architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, building science, engineering, engineering technology, construction technology, construction management, interior design, or project management AND seven years of experience in multi-trade building construction, which must have included at least two years of managing multiple multi-trade building construction projects. Experience managing building construction projects shall include responsibility for three or more of the following areas: construction planning, coordination of multiple trades, cost estimating, project scheduling, material purchasing, resource management (including labor, material, and equipment scheduling), and contract document reading and interpretation (e.g., plans and specifications). Two years must include supervision of subordinate staff ;

Or 3.

a bachelor's degree in architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, building science, engineering, engineering technology, construction technology, construction management, interior design, or project management AND five years of experience in multi-trade building construction, which must have included at least two years of managing multiple multi-trade building construction projects. Experience managing building construction projects shall include responsibility for three or more of the following areas: construction planning, coordination of multiple trades, cost estimating, project scheduling, material purchasing, resource management (including labor, material, and equipment scheduling), and contract document reading and interpretation (e.g., plans and specifications). Two years must include supervision of subordinate staff ;

Or 4.

a master’s degree in architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, building science, engineering, engineering technology, construction technology, construction management, interior design, or project management AND four years of experience in multi-trade building construction, which must have included at least two years of managing multiple multi-trade building construction projects. Experience managing building construction projects shall include responsibility for three or more of the following areas: construction planning, coordination of multiple trades, cost estimating, project scheduling, material purchasing, resource management (including labor, material, and equipment scheduling), and contract document reading and interpretation (e.g., plans and specifications). Two years must include supervision of subordinate staff .

For Exam No. 21-035020:

Either 1.

ten years of experience in multi-trade building construction, which must have included at least two years of managing multiple building construction projects. Experience managing multi-trade building construction projects shall include responsibility for three or more of the following areas: construction planning, coordination of multiple trades, cost estimating, project scheduling, material purchasing, resource management (including labor, material, and equipment scheduling), and contract document reading and interpretation (e.g., plans and specifications). Three years must include supervisio

To be considered for appointment to this title, you must pass the multiple-choice test . The multiple-choice test evaluates your knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in the following areas: For Examination Nos.

21-049020 21-035020 21-036020

1. Analyzing and evaluating information - These questions test for the ability to analyze, interpret, and draw reasonable conclusions from information presented in text, data, images or symbols. This may involve identifying a significant problem or issue; focusing on relevant data and text; identifying trends, relationships, and significant features; assessing relevant alternatives; suggesting or evaluating possible conclusions; and applying logical principles to information provided.

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2. Working and interacting with others - These questions test for knowledge of how to effectively approach work and maintain professional relationships with others in the workplace. Each question presents a situation and a number of possible approaches for handling it. Question topics may include working with supervisors and coworkers, interacting with members of the public, handling conflict, and managing workplace demands and priorities. The questions are not specific to any job title or place of work.

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3. Understanding and interpreting written material - These questions test how well you comprehend written material. You will be provided with brief reading selections and will be asked questions about the selections. All the information required to answer the questions will be presented in the selections; you will not be required to have any special knowledge relating to the subject areas of the selections.

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4. Understanding and applying administrative principles - These questions test for knowledge of how to effectively manage and direct an organization or an organizational segment. These questions cover such areas as developing objectives, formulating policies, making decisions, forecasting and planning, developing personnel, organizing and coordinating work, communicating information, providing leadership, and delegating authority and responsibility.

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5. Supervision - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline.

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6. Administrative supervision - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in directing the activities of a large subordinate staff, including subordinate supervisors. Questions relate to the personal interactions between an upper level supervisor and their subordinate supervisors in the accomplishment of objectives. These questions cover such areas as assigning work to and coordinating the activities of several units, establishing and guiding staff development programs, evaluating the performance of subordinate supervisors, and maintaining relationships with other organizational sections.

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Test Guide & Sample Test Material: A General Guide to Multiple-Choice Tests is available at http://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm . If Sample Test Material is available for a subject area described above, it can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/sampletestmat.cfm .

Your final score must be 70 or higher in order to pass. Your final score on the eligible list will be determined after adding any Veterans' and Civil Service Law Section 85-a credits.

Admission To The Test: If approved for a multiple-choice test, you will receive an admission notice which will indicate your assigned test date and the way your test will be administered

New York State residency is not required.