Facilities Project Manager

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

$92K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management from an accredited institution.
  • Four years relevant design/construction experience by appointment.
  • Proficient in project contract documents and MS Office Suite.
  • Strong multitasking abilities across various project areas.
  • Capability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Physical ability to climb, lift, and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of capital projects on campus.
  • Hire and coordinate design/technical consultants and oversee construction plans.
  • Monitor project budgets, estimates, and scheduling.
  • Facilitate planning and construction activities with multiple parties.
  • Minimize disruption to campus operations during projects.
  • Organize bid advertising and conduct pre-bid and construction meetings.
  • Inspect construction activities to ensure quality and maintain project records.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at no extra cost.
  • Defined benefit and contribution retirement plans with employer contributions.
  • Flexible Spending accounts and additional work-life services available.
  • Employee Assistance Program and service discounts offered.
Full Job Description
Salary: $92,326.00 Annually
Location : SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Professional Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: Administration and Finance
Department: Facilities Planning & Construction
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: 08 United University Professions (UUP)

SUMMARY

SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for a Facilities Project Manager. Reporting to the Interim Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, the Facilities Project Manager directs the execution of large and small capital construction projects.
JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:
  • Manages all aspects of capital projects for campus academic buildings, service buildings and infrastructure.
  • Coordinates the hiring of various design and technical consultants, and the development of and/or review of construction plans, specifications, and addenda.
  • Coordinates and monitors project budgeting, estimates, and scheduling.
  • Coordinates planning, design, and construction activities among university customers, architect/engineer consultants, contractors, inspection firms, and other governmental agencies.
  • Minimizes disturbance of campus daily operations.
  • Provides bid advertising, pre-bid meetings, and construction meetings.
  • Reviews and/or approves contractor submittals, progress payments, payrolls, change orders, and retainage.
  • Inspects construction activities and ensures construction quality.
  • Maintains project records.
  • Performs final inspections and production of "punch-list(s)," commissioning, and project close out.
  • Prepares smaller project(s) drawing and specifications for bidding.
Non-Essential Functions:
  • Administers procurement of equipment and furnishings for facility outfitting.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally accredited institution
  • Four years of relevant design/construction experience by the time of appointment
  • Proficient in comprehension of project contract documents
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Ability to multitask and manage projects (e.g., in multiple areas such as site work, utilities, building infrastructure systems, exterior envelope systems, and MEP systems)
  • Ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships with various internal and external constituencies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding, lift up to 50 pounds, and stand for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in facilities planning within a higher education setting
  • Professional license in architecture (RA), or engineering (PE)
  • Familiarity with computer aided drafting/AutoCAD
  • New York State building code training and/or relevant experience
  • Experience in design of high-performance buildings and/or renewable energy systems


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:
37.5 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm
Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

This position is eligible for benefits as a full-time United University Professions (UUP) represented employee. SUNY Brockport provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty, staff, and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Find more information about benefit specifics in the information and links below.

Medical
SUNY Brockport is committed to providing affordable, comprehensive health plan options for faculty, and staff. There is a 28 calendar day waiting period for medical coverage to become effective. Coverage will become effective on the 29th day of employment if enrolled during the 28-day waiting period. For more information, and premium costs, please go to our page. For premiums relevant to this position, please go to the sections labeled "UUP."

Dental and Vision
Dental and Vision coverage is provided for employees and their eligible dependents by their union at no additional cost to the employee. For more information, please visit the page.

Retirement
  • NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS) and NYS Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) - Defined benefit plans; benefits are based on best Final Average Salary and years of service.
  • SUNY Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) - Defined contribution plan; benefits are based on the employer and employee contributions and the success of the investments. Employer contribution is 8% of salary for first seven years of service, 10% thereafter.
Membership for full-time and permanent employees is mandatory. All full-time employees are eligible to elect ERS or the ORP; employees in teaching, librarian, or coach (including assistant) titles are also eligible for TRS and may choose any of the three plans.
For more information, please go to SUNY's page. For a more thorough comparison of these retirement plans, please review the

Additional Benefits
SUNY Brockport offers additional benefits to employees, including but not limited to, Flexible Spending accounts, Work-life Services, Employee Assistance Program, discounts on services, and much more. For more information on these great additional benefits, please go to our page.

For additional information on any of these benefits and more, view the for UUP represented employees.
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  • I have work authorization in the U.S. and will not require sponsorship now or in the future
  • I have work authorization now (e.g., H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, F-1, F-1 OPT, or STEM OPT), but would need sponsorship in the future
  • I would require sponsorship for a work visa

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  • Yes
  • No

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