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 may be 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 may be 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 .
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
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Anticipated Pay Range:
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $109,364 - $133,315 / year.
The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.
Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:
• Location Pay for UUP full-time positions ($4,000).
Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.
