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