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Assistant Facilities Project Manager - Planning, Design, and Construction

The University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY, United States


Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Mar 26 2026

Job Title: Assistant Facilities Project Manager

The University at Albany is seeking an Assistant Facilities Project Manager to join the Facilities Management team. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Facilities Project Management, this role will be responsible for managing the design and construction of smaller-scale building and infrastructure projects with Project Budget Estimates (PBE) of up to $5 million, while also assisting Project Managers with the design and construction of larger-scale building and infrastructure projects.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage the design and construction of small-scale (up to $5 million) building and infrastructure projects from program development through completion and closeout, including:

Serve as the primary campus point of contact for the University

Develop project scopes and justifications, and prepare cost estimates for capital, alteration, and rehabilitation projects

Prepare and review Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for design consultative services, including consultant selection and procurement

Prepare and review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for construction services and/or coordinate with the design consultants to assemble bid packages

Assist the Office of State Purchasing and Contracts to ensure consultant and construction contract documents meet current purchasing requirements

Manage outsourced architectural and engineering design consultants

Coordinate in-house and union labor, and/or external contractors to complete construction of projects

Compile and review contractor's applications and recommend payment amounts based on the progress and quality of work

Monitor capital budgets and project schedules to ensure they are delivered on time and within approved costs

Review design documents and construction submittals for compliance with UAlbany construction standards and compatibility with existing campus infrastructure; collect and compile review comments from stakeholders, and provide written professional comments.

Assist Project Managers with the design and construction of large-scale ($5 million and above) building and infrastructure projects from program development through completion and closeout.

Coordinate with UAlbany's Physical Plant, Energy Office, Code Administration, and other internal units and external stakeholders as necessary to plan and sequence work with minimal disruption to campus operations.

Assist Project Managers with project documentation and filing, as requested. 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 Assistant Director of Facilities Project Management.

Collaborates with and assists 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 effectively in a team environment.

Proficiency with MS office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, architecture, construction management, or fields related to building industry or project management from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization with minimum of 1 year's relevant experience, including co-ops and internships OR

Associate's degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education with minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or fields related to building industry or project management from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization with minimum of 3 years' relevant experience, including co-ops and internships.

Master's or higher degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or fields related to building industry or project management from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.

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.

Relevant experience in higher education setting.

Experience working with the NY State agencies, including SUNY, DASNY, etc.

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

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 UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER

Please apply online at http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=198575

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