Assistant Facilities Project Manager - Facilities

Category : : Professional

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Department : : Architecture, Engineering & Construction Management - 03042

Locations : : Albany, NY

Posted : : Jul 29, 2025

Type : : Full-time

Ref. No. : : 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.

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Job Requirements :

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.

Preferred Qualifications :

Working Environment :

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

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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.