Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Tue Nov 5 2024 Job Description:

Empire State University is currently seeking a Capital Program Manager. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Operations, the Capital Project Manager is responsible for the management of the design and construction processes for capital and select renovation, rehab, location, and repair projects for Empire State University. The Capital Project Manager is an integral part of the operations team, which collaborates with campus stakeholders, the State University Construction Fund (SUFC), contractors, facilities managers, and consultants to execute design and construction projects for the University. This position is expected to provide management/oversight of consultants and contractors to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Takes the lead role in the planning, design, and construction management of campus locations based on strategic plan initiatives and senior leadership direction.

• Manage and coordinate the planning, programming, and complete design and construction for new facilities, renovation, or repair projects of SUNY Empire locations, utilities, and building systems (structural, MEP, fire protection, etc.) as necessary to the project, including civil engineering, interiors, landscape/environmental, building, and building systems scopes of work.

• Coordinate projects with all stakeholders, including but not limited to facilities and other campus departments, design team, contractors, SUCF, community leaders, and Authorities having jurisdiction to ensure the project successfully integrates project and campus needs.

• Manages the communication plans for construction and operational projects and helps articulate status and updates throughout the organization.

• Manage or assist with the development of feasibility and other special studies to determine the viability of potential campus projects, study alternatives, and establish project costs.

• Works directly with the procurement office to develop contracts within the policies, rules, and regulations of SUNY and the State of New York.

• Manage funds as it relates to capital projects including critical maintenance (MCM) and other related spending.

• Assists with location analysis to provide plans identifying new space, move plans, and facility scope design of new spaces if needed.

• Collect energy management data as it pertains to locations and recommend sustainable strategies in design and management.

• Maintain the project budget, communication plan, cost estimates, and schedules; ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

• Manage and participate in the review of design documents to ensure compliance with the building codes and regulations, campus standards, SUCF directives, project scope, and programmatic requirements that incorporate appropriate campus stakeholders.

• Obtain, verify, and document existing information on buildings, utilities, infrastructure, and sites.

• Manage all aspects and all phases of campus managed (Let) projects. Coordinate and assist the activities of larger capital projects with SUCF.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of New York State regulations and executive orders pertaining to sustainability, construction management, and construction design.

• Ability to use sound judgment on difficult engineering/architectural problems.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects amid changing priorities.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with a high level of motivation and initiative.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with members of a diverse campus community in the planning and execution of projects.

• Excellent organizational skills, problem-solving capabilities, and negotiation skills to lead projects to completion on time and within budget.

• A strong ability to multi-task is essential.

  Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• A minimum of 3 years practical experience in project management.

• Understanding of design disciplines, including civil, landscape, environmental, architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection, as well as space planning and the integration of architectural and engineering disciplines in design and construction.

• Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of engineering and architecture related to the design and construction of buildings.

• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and structural engineering concepts.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• Seven (7) years of experience in project management.

• Knowledge of Facilities Planning Principles.

• Knowledge of implementing sustainable practices and procedures to meet project environmental goals, including LEED Building Criteria, Indoor Air Quality Management and General Commissioning Requirements.

• Experience in higher education renovation and construction projects of similar size and scope desired, including SUCF capital improvement projects.

• Certified Code Enforcement Official / Working knowledge of federal, state, and local building and environmental codes or regulations

Special Information:

• This position is located in Saratoga Springs, NY.

• Occasional travel throughout NYS is required.

• Selected incumbent will successfully complete the NYS Code Enforcement Basic Training Program to become a Certified Code Enforcement Official pursuant to 19 NYCRR Part 1208, if not currently certified.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

  Additional Information:

Rank/Salary: Senior Staff Associate, SL5 / $100,000 - $110,000, dependent upon experience and qualifications.

We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We also offer professional-development activities for professionals and support staff.

SUNY Empire is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University. SUNY Empire is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

SUNY Empire provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (518) 587-2100 ext. 2240.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (518) 587-2100, ext. 2800. It can also be viewed online at our Safety and Security website: www.sunyempire.edu/safety-security/.