University At Albany
Facilities Project Manager
University At Albany, Albany, New York, us, 12237
Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Thu Oct 10 2024 Job Description:
The University at Albany is seeking to fill a Facilities Project Manager with experience in central plant and building mechanical systems. Reporting to the Director of Planning, Design, and Construction, the Facilities Project Manager is responsible for managing large capital construction projects to improve campus infrastructure and assist with meeting campus decarbonization goals. The Facilities Project Manager will be responsible for 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 improvement 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 large facilities improvement/capital projects focused on 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 Associate Director/Director of Planning, Design, and 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.
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.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
3 years of relevant experience.
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
OR
Associate's Degree in HVAC field from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education
7 years of relevant experience
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors of Science or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering.
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) certificaition.
NYS Building Safety Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer
Working Environment:
Office Environment and field/project on-site review.
Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Grade: 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.
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 (https://www.albany.edu/police/statistics-and-records)
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.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=182001
The University at Albany is seeking to fill a Facilities Project Manager with experience in central plant and building mechanical systems. Reporting to the Director of Planning, Design, and Construction, the Facilities Project Manager is responsible for managing large capital construction projects to improve campus infrastructure and assist with meeting campus decarbonization goals. The Facilities Project Manager will be responsible for 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 improvement 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 large facilities improvement/capital projects focused on 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 Associate Director/Director of Planning, Design, and 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.
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.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
3 years of relevant experience.
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
OR
Associate's Degree in HVAC field from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education
7 years of relevant experience
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors of Science or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering.
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) certificaition.
NYS Building Safety Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer
Working Environment:
Office Environment and field/project on-site review.
Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Grade: 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.
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 (https://www.albany.edu/police/statistics-and-records)
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.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=182001