Facilities Project Manager

Company: University at Albany
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 26, 2025

Job Description:

Facilities Project Manager

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

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 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 the Associate Director/Director of Planning, Design, and Construction

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

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:

Bachelor 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) 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: 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.

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

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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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A review of applications will start on May 12, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

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