Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of construction experience, or 10 years without a degree, including 5 years in a supervisory role.
Strong communication skills with various stakeholders in healthcare settings.
Direct experience with large-scale construction and renovation projects.
Hands-on knowledge of Fire Safety and NFPA standards.
Proficient in construction project management and quality assurance practices.
Computer literacy with project management software is essential.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee construction projects, ensuring timely completion within budget.
Provide direction to trades and contract personnel on construction activities.
Coordinate with department heads and designers on project scheduling and progress.
Minimize disruption to hospital operations during construction.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation and provide status updates to leadership.
Inspect job sites and recommend solutions to field issues.
Create and analyze bid documents and manage procurement compliance.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
Generous leave policies.
Participation in the state pension system.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and compliance.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
The Project Manager, Construction provides a single point of contact for clients to ensure that construction and development projects in the area of Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) and Health Sciences Center (HSC) facilities are integrated and performed in a timely manner to achieve successful completion. Has overall responsibility to manage, plan, coordinate and integrate activities across multiple functional lines for completing all projects within these programs on schedule, within budget and in accordance with technical requirements.
Duties of a Project Construction Manager may include the following, but are not limited to:
Provides project management and construction management to trades personnel and contract labor personnel performing work on new construction and renovation construction projects. Tracks time and materials to ensure projects are accomplished within funding constraints and allowable performance periods. Initiates requests for adjustments, time extensions and scope changes when required. Maintains complete project documentation records on all projects and provides monthly status briefing to the Director and Assistant Director of Construction and PMO, East Campus Facilities.
Provides professional direction and oversight for new construction, alteration and renovation as required that is performed by outside contractors and in-house staff. Scope of work covers assigned areas of SBUH/HSC, as well as managed satellite facilities.
Responsible for notifying appropriate department heads and/or their designers of project activities, scheduling and project progress.
Works with other Stony Brook University, and Stony Brook Hospital units in managing projects to minimize disruption to hospital buildings and systems, utilities and other operational elements.
Utilizes extensive knowledge of project financial management, tracking, and implementation is a must, while maintaining records for budget and construction status.
Meets with engineers, architects and administrators to coordinate and ensure the work is done correctly and to all applicable building codes.
Visits each job site and inspects all work in progress; recommending alternatives to problems in the field.
Creates and reviews Request for Qualifications (RFQs) for services and/or commodities to progress projects.
Creates bid documents and Request for Proposals (RFPs), analyzes bids and maintains contracts and purchase orders for services necessary for projects. Confirms compliance with NYS procurement guidelines.
Monitors expenditures of funds for service and procurement contracts and purchase orders.
Assists with Infection Control Risk Assessments and construction site inspections.
Assists with Interim Life Safety Measures coordination, adherence and site inspections.
Reviews and identifies errors and omissions in pre-existing project documents.
Provides space planning for staff relocation.
Anticipates issues and/or responds to field problems as they arise. Troubleshoots and finds cost effective and permanent solutions with minimum impact on the project schedule and budget.
Participates in scheduling meetings representing SBUMC's interest with contractors for construction project.
Coordinates equipment purchases and delivery dates with the PMO Equipment Manager to meet the scheduling needs of the project.
Schedules and coordinates shutdowns as needed for the projects. Schedules and coordinates with various in-house partners, other internal departments and vendors.
Maintains project records, files and reports as needed. Records change orders that develop throughout the course of the project.
Ensures that all construction and renovation projects adhere to hospital / HSC safety requirements, and adhere to infection control risk assessment policies and procedures.
Establishes weekly meetings with contractors and vendors for progress meetings and coordination schedule.
Able to provide and generate estimates that pertain to a specific project for potential change orders, scope changes, etc.
Additional duties, as required.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of new construction, renovation, alterations experience, with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory construction experience overseeing staff and vendors, or in lieu of a degree ten years of new construction, renovation, alterations experience, with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory construction experience overseeing staff and vendors.
Must be well versed in new construction, renovations and alterations, possess effective- communication skills (verbal and written) with vendors, user groups, executive level leadership, design firms and construction contractors in healthcare settings.
Must have direct experience with out-of-the-ground construction projects, and major capital renovations and alterations.
In addition, the candidate must possess practical hands-on experience in the fields of Fire Safety, NFPA. This position shall be responsible for planning, coordinating, administering, and exercising strategic and overall operational control over projects.
Incumbent must apply the latest standards in construction project management and quality assurance.
Computer literacy and experience with spreadsheet and project management programs are essential.
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred:
Experience working with employees in a unionized environment, The Joint Commission (TJC), OSHA and NYS DOH regulations, as well as codes and regulations governing health care facilities.
Experience in and examples of construction financial forecasting and reporting is a plus.
Please Note: Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required for this role. Upload of documentation must be included with your application for consideration.
Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview:This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital's good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.
The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.
Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:
Location Pay: for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions
Shift Differentials: Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts (e.g., inconvenience pay, geographic pay, or other applicable differentials)
At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.
