"Assistant Facilities Project Manager - Facilities Management - University at Albany"

Job Description

The University at Albany is seeking an Assistant Facilities Project Manager to join the Facilities Management team. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Facilities Project Management, this role will be responsible for managing the design and construction of smaller-scale building and infrastructure projects with Project Budget Estimates (PBE) of up to $5 million, while also assisting Project Managers with the design and construction of larger-scale building and infrastructure projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the design and construction of small-scale (up to $5 million) building and infrastructure projects from program development through completion and closeout, including:
  • Serve as the primary campus point of contact for the University,
  • Develop project scopes and justifications, and prepare cost estimates for capital, alteration, and rehabilitation projects,
  • Prepare and review Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for design consultative services, including consultant selection and procurement
  • Prepare and review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for construction services and/or coordinate with the design consultants to assemble bid packages,
  • Assist the Office of State Purchasing and Contracts to ensure consultant and construction contract documents meet current purchasing requirements,
  • Manage outsourced architectural and engineering design consultants,
  • Coordinate in-house and union labor, and/or external contractors to complete construction of projects,
  • Compile and review contractor's applications and recommend payment amounts based on the progress and quality of work,
  • Monitor capital budgets and project schedules to ensure they are delivered on time and within approved costs.
• Review design documents and construction submittals for compliance with UAlbany construction standards and compatibility with existing campus infrastructure; collect and compile review comments from stakeholders, and provide written professional comments.
• Assist Project Managers with the design and construction of large-scale ($5 million and above) building and infrastructure projects from program development through completion and closeout.
• Coordinate with UAlbany's Physical Plant, Energy Office, Code Administration, and other internal units and external stakeholders as necessary to plan and sequence work with minimal disruption to campus operations.
• Assist Project Managers with project documentation and filing, as requested. Provide University management support for capital projects administered by the SUNY Construction Fund and/or the Dormitory Authority.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities Project Management.
• Collaborates with and assists Project Managers with the design and construction of large-scale ($5 million and above) building and infrastructure projects.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, architecture, construction management, or fields related to building industry or project management from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization with minimum of 1 year's relevant experience, including co-ops and internships OR
• Associate's degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education with minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or fields related to building industry or project management from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization with minimum of 3 years' relevant experience, including co-ops and internships
• Master's or higher degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or fields related to building industry or project management from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization
• Demonstrated experience working with applicable codes, laws, rules and standards regulating design and construction, including Building Codes of New York State
• Demonstrated experience with institutional and/or commercial building construction management
• Relevant experience in higher education setting
• Experience working with the NY State agencies, including SUNY, DASNY, etc

Working Environment:

Office environment and field / project on-site review.

Additional Information:

This is a promotional opportunity for current UAlbany employees.

Professional Rank and Salary Grade: Assistant Facilities Program Coordinator, SL-3, $78,000 - $88,000