Construction Project Manager - Continuous Recruitment

State University Construction Fund • Albany, NY

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

The State University Construction Fund (Fund) is a New York State government entity dedicated solely to facilitating and expediting the construction, renovation, rehabilitation, and improvement of the State University of New York's academic building and infrastructure assets at 34 state-operated campuses and 3 teaching hospitals. Our offices are located within the historic SUNY System Administration headquarters in downtown Albany, New York. The Fund has multiple openings for a Construction Project Manager to join our Design and Construction team at our office in Albany, NY. The Construction Project Manager is responsible for administering construction projects on the State University Campuses from the start of the construction phase to project closeout, managing the consultant and contractor during the construction phase to ensure timely completion of a project constructed in accordance with the contract documents, the processing of change and field orders, extra compensation authorizations, and payment applications. The individual in this role must have a fundamental understanding of construction practices and construction management procedures. Construction Project Managers will be required to complete NYS DOS training to secure and maintain Code Enforcement Officer Certification. Construction Project Managers also assist team members in document review and advise Program Management of budget concerns.

Requirements

• Associates degree with 10 years experience (professional license may be substituted for 3 years experience); or a Bachelor's or Masters degree with 10 years experience (license may be substituted for 5 years experience); or 15 years experience with a professional license.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, laws, rules and standards regulating design and construction, including the Building Codes of New York State.
• Effective communication and written skills.
• Fundamental understanding of construction practices and construction management practices and procedures.
• Ability to understand contract documents.
• Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office and SUCF project management applications.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• NYS DOS training to secure and maintain Code Enforcement Officer Certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in on-site project meetings and quarterly progress meetings.
• Perform periodic job site inspections.
• Maintain project records.
• Process change/field orders, ECA's and payment applications.
• Participate in resolution of construction issues.
• Interface with campus representatives.
• Review documents for code compliance and constructability.
• Perform close out tasks, participate in final inspection, issue certificate of occupancy/compliance.
• Provide assistance during the design phase as required.
• Travel within New York State, sometimes overnight, is required.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Benefits

• immediate participation in the NYS and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) with vesting after 5 years of service
• Health Insurance (including Prescription, Dental, and Vision)
• vacation, sick, and personal time
• 13 paid Federal holidays
• paid parental leave
• telecommuting (eligible to request approval to telecommute a limited number of days per month after completing 6 months of service)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree