Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyUniversity at Albany

TitleFacilities Project Manager - Facilities

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)

Salary RangeFrom $88000 to $98000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 1400 Washington Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12222

Job Specifics

Duties 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 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
-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 Comments Professional Rank and Salary Grade: Associate Facilities Program Coordinator, SL-4, $88,000 - $98,000

Special Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that UAlbany is not an E-Verify employer.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

Pursuant to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is permitted to rely on, orally or in writing seek, request, or require in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current wage, or salary history as a condition to be interviewed, or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation, and for the purpose of verifying information, may such requests be made. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

-Resume
-Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
-List of 3 professional references with e-mail addresses and telephone numbers
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How to Apply

Name Facilities Project Manager - Facilities

Telephone

Fax

Email Address searches@albany.edu

Address

Street 1400 Washington Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12222

 

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