Assistant Facilities Project Manager

Assistant Facilities Project Manager

The University at Albany is seeking to fill an Assistant Facilities Project Manager position. Reporting to the Director of Facilities Project Management, the Assistant Facilities Project Manager will be responsible for directly managing the design and construction of smaller-scale building and infrastructure projects with Project Budget Estimates (PBE) of up to five million dollars. Additionally, the Assistant Facilities Project Manager will be responsible for assisting senior Project Managers with the management of the design and construction of large-scale building and infrastructure projects with Project Budget Estimates (PBE) of five-million dollars and above. Additionally, responsibilities for assisting and managing projects will be from inception through final completion and occupancy/acceptance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Managing the design and construction of small-scale (up to $5 million) building and infrastructure projects from project program development through final completion and project closeout. Duties include, but are not limited to: development of the project scopes, 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, managing 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. Compile and review contractor's applications for payment and recommend amount to be paid in accordance with the progress and quality of work.
• Review of project designs to confirm adherence with existing UAlbany construction standards and compatibility with existing UAlbany infrastructure including technical reviews and analyses of construction related design documents and provide professional comments related thereto.
• Assisting senior Project Managers with the design and construction of large-scale ($5 million and above) building and infrastructure projects from project program development through final completion and project closeout.
• Serve as an assistant 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 smaller scale capital projects.
• Coordinate with UAlbany's physical plant, energy office, code administration and other internal units as necessary to ensure that the construction work is properly planned and coordinated to assure minimal disruption of existing operations during implementation.
• Assist senior Project Managers with communication and work with other UAlbany divisions, departments, and outside agencies and firms, to accomplish work assignments. Facilitate the work of outside contractors by coordinating and bringing together the appropriate University Division, department, and contractor for the purposes of ensuring that required disruptions resulting from the work are well planned, fully completed, and safely executed. 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 Director of Facilities Project Management.
• Collaborates with and assists senior Project Managers with the design and construction of large-scale ($5 million and above) building and infrastructure projects.

Job Requirements:

• Fundamental understanding of design, construction and project management practices and procedures.
• 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.
• Education: 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. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience OR Associate's degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education - Minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR Relevant construction management experience of at least eight (8) years managing multi-trade, multi-million-dollar capital construction projects from bid through project completion.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with central heating and cooling plants.
• 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.

A review of applications will start on October 6, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.