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Assistant Facilities Project Manager
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What they do
A Facilities Manager manages the facilities of a company or organization, including buildings and grounds, equipment, supplies and staff. Oversees maintenance and security of facilities; oversees renovation projects and monitors work to improve energy efficiency, productivity or employee safety. May work in manufacturing and production, or manage hotels, small apartment buildings, trailer parks or recreational facilities.
$120,409 / year median in New York
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP) Salary Range From $78000 to $88000 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed?
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.
- 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.
- 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 Additional Comments A review of applications will start on October 6, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
To apply please visit:
http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=191035 Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Hannah DeNike Telephone 518-437-4700 Fax Email Address hr@albany.edu Address Street 1400 Washington Avenue UAB 300 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12222 Notes on Applying A review of applications will start on October 6, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
To apply please visit:
http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=191035