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Posted August 22, 2026

Assistant Project Officer Level I US Construction Experience a Must

CAFCO Group
New York, NY, US Full Time
55000USD - 68000USD per year

Job Description

Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Position Overview:


CAFCO Group seeks an Assistant Project Officer Level I to support school construction management projects on behalf of the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA). Under direct supervision of a Project Officer, the successful candidate will apply project management principles while learning SCA practices in the delivery of capital construction projects across New York City public schools.

Required Qualifications:


· Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental Services, or a related field
· Valid New York State driver's license required
· Working knowledge of personal computers and standard software programs
· Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
· Ability to work effectively in a team environment under direct supervision
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Responsibilities:


· Under direct supervision of a Project Officer, apply project management related principles while learning SCA practices and procedures
· Assist in preparing activity schedules and reviewing consultant proposals, including scope of work, staffing charts, labor cost charts, and cost estimates, checking for inconsistencies and errors
· Maintain management information systems to provide data for the planning and control of project development
· Assist in the process of investigation and resolution of design and construction issues
· Review design documents, change orders, punch lists, payment requisitions, and contracts
· Gather information to be used in job status reports
· Visit various job sites as required in the performance of assigned duties
· Assist in ensuring quality and high standards of contract performance and compliance in both design and construction
· Perform other related tasks as assigned

Work Environment:


· Professional office and field environment
· Construction industry focus — NYC public school capital projects
· Fast-paced, dynamic workplace across all five boroughs

Benefit Package:


· Paid PTO: 120 hours (3 weeks)
· 8 Paid Holidays
· Health, vision and dental insurance
· 401K
· Pre-tax benefits

You can also visit our website https://cafcogroup.com/ click on Join Our Team tab and fill out Form

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: "CAFCO Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a certified M/WBE firm, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.

CAFCO Group participates in E-Verify and performs background checks in accordance with NY Article 23-A and applicable laws." *CAFCO Group is not sponsoring visa H-1B at this time*

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