"Facilities Project Manager - Facilities - University at Albany"

Job Description

The University at Albany is seeking to fill a Facilities Project Manager position. Reporting to the Director of Facilities Project Management within the unit Planning, Design, and Construction. The Facilities Project Manager is responsible for managing capital construction projects from inception through final completion and occupancy and will collaborate with campus stakeholders, State University Construction Fund, DASNY, and external consultants and contractors for successful delivery of facilities projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage campus-let design projects from project program development through closeout. Duties include, but are not limited to: scope development, justifications and estimates for capital, alteration and rehabilitation projects, preparation and review of Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for professional design consultant services, consultant selection and procurement, assistance to the Office of State Purchasing and Contracts department staff on design & construction projects to ensure that consultant and construction contract documents are in conformance with the current purchasing requirements, coordination of consultant contracts for campus design & construction projects and studies, management of outsourced architectural and engineering design consultants, coordinating the assembly of competitive bid specifications in accordance with SUNY Administration and UAlbany procedures, monitoring capital budgets to ensure project expenditures remain within the scope of work.
• Serve as a single point of contact for facilities improvement/capital projects that may include, but not be limited to, upgrades to central plant, campus district energy systems, and building level mechanical and electrical systems. Serve as the primary campus point of contact for the University and provide project management support for capital projects administered by the State University Construction Fund and/or DASNY.
• Review project designs to confirm adherence with existing UAlbany construction standards and compatibility with existing UAlbany infrastructure. Perform technical reviews and analyses of construction related design documents and provide professional comments related thereto.
• Coordinate with UAlbany's physical plant, energy office, code administration and other internal units as necessary to ensure that the work is properly planned and coordinated to assure minimal disruption of existing operations during implementation. Assist Construction Managers with their management of construction projects that utilize both in-house staff and contracted construction forces for the implementation of construction projects. Provide general oversight of construction projects managed by the Construction Managers.
• Work with other UAlbany divisions, departments, and outside agencies and firms, to accomplish work assignments.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to Director of Facilities Project Management within Planning, Design, & Construction.
• May supervise employees as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Fundamental understanding of design, construction and project management practices and procedures. Ability to understand construction contract documents. Working knowledge of applicable codes, laws, rules and standards regulating design and construction. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong technology skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or closely related field from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience. OR Associate's degree in a building technology field from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education and 7 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with central plant heating and cooling systems.
• Relevant experience in design, construction, and/or operation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (HVAC systems) for buildings/campuses.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Relevant experience in higher education setting.
• Experience working with the NY State agencies, including, SUNY, DASNY, etc.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• NYS Building Safety Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer.

Working Environment:

Office environment and field / project on-site review.

Additional Information:

This is a promotional opportunity for current UAlbany employees. Eligibility for Consideration: You must be employed at the University at Albany campus. You must be in a State-funded UUP professional position (MC employees are not eligible). You must have a permanent, term, or probationary appointment. Only temporary employees employed by UAlbany for three or more consecutive years can be considered eligible. Professional Rank and Salary Grade: Associate Facilities Program Coordinator, SL-4, $88,000 - $98,000.