WF240368
Position ID: 191035
About University at
Albany:
Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at
Albany’s broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of
more than 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State’s capital,
the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.
Job Description:
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
Requirements:
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
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering,
- 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
Additional
Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Grade: Assistant Facilities Program Coordinator, SL-3, $78,000-$88,000
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 [email protected].
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA
EMPLOYER
Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=191035
Application
Instructions:
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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uploading additional documents (i.e. cover letter etc.).
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A review of applications will
start on October 6, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
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