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The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers - to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and "LEAP" career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.
The YMCA of Greater New York Association Office is seeking an Assistant ProjectControls Manager who willbe responsible for working with the corporate Properties Department to support thecritical administrative and financial functions of a broad range of capitalprojects. They will focus on ensuring the timely completionof projects while also ensuring audit compliance. In addition toworking with colleagues within the Properties Department, the Assistant ProjectControls Manager will collaborate closely with staff from the FinanceDepartment and across our 24 branches.
Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Properties Department staff to help manage procurement and financial elements of assigned projects (which may include but are not limited to general construction, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler, and fire protection)
  
  • Submit project request forms and initiate purchase order requests. Request existing PO adjustments as needed.
    
  • Oversee project budgets, ensuring project trackers are up to date, including all trades and project statuses are updated reflecting the current schedule.
    
  • Updating Properties Department staff of any (unexpected or expected) adjustments to the budget in relation to change orders, unaccounted expenses, invoices without purchase orders, or other related work that affects the initial approved budget.
    
  • Ensuring that procurement process and bidding guidelines are followed for assigned projects, and confirm bid forms are fully and accurately completed by appropriate parties.
    
  • Request finalized contracts for AO-managed projects and confirm all parties' signatures.
    
  • Track and record all change orders with necessary approvals from the AO Properties department.
    
  • Review and receive approval from project managers for invoices. Ensure invoices are submitted internally to the Senior Project Director for payment in a timely manner and follow procurement guidelines.
    
  • Assure lien waivers are completed and signed.
    
  • Confirm that the project completion form is completed by the project PM and other parties.
    
• Work with Properties Department staff to identify and confirm branch projects; allocate appropriate funding source(s) based on scope.
  
• Coordinate and work closely with the Senior Project Director in the Properties Department, the Staff and Finance Department staff on project-related accounting and government billing compliance questions.
  
• Manage vendor relationships, actively communicating with vendors for invoice follow-up and other cost-related information.
  
• Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics,project management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of facilities/project management experience required. Three (3) to five (5) years of facilities/project management experience.
• Knowledge of additional computer programs is a plus, but not required: Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Blue Beam.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the five boroughs.
  
• Professional experience in using project management software.
  
• Proficiency in office software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Express.
  
• Sound judgment and the ability to think clearly during emergencies and time-sensitive requests.
  
• Strong communication skills.
  
• Strongorganizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities anddeadlines.

Benefits:
TheYMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members,including retirement benefits, medical benefits, paidtime off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined byan individual's employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure,and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.
How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member ofour dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your resume and athoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and ourorganization.
If you are a current YMCA employee,please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.