Design Project Manager - Continuous Recruitment - State University Construction Fund in Albany, New York at State University Construction Fund

Position Title: Design Project Manager - Continuous Recruitment - State University Construction Fund

Location: Albany, NY Category: Design and Construction Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Jun 25 2025 Job Description:

The State University Construction Fund (Fund) has multiple openings for a Design Project Manager to join our Design and Construction team at our office in Albany, NY.

The Design Project Manager is responsible for managing capital projects for specific campuses from execution of a consultant agreement to execution of a construction contract(s), manages consultants that are contracted by the Fund to ensure the programmatic need of the Campus is met and the project is executed in a timely manner and within budget, and meets and confers with Campus and other State entities to determine project requirements and programmatic needs.

The individual in this role will also assist team members during the construction phase of a project and assist Program Management with project development in the planning phase.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage meetings between campus personnel and consultants.
• Review all document submissions for programmatic requirements.
• Review all submissions for compliance to SUCF's Bulletins and Directives.
• Review all submissions for technical adherence and constructability.
• Review for Building Code compliance and sign building permits.
• Coordinate bidding and awarding of documents.
• Act as liaison between Campus and consultant.
• Maintain schedules, cash flows and other data in SUCF systems and applications.
• Maintain certification as a Code Enforcement Officer.
• Perform Selection Committee duties as required.
• Travel within New York State, sometimes overnight, is required.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Job 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.

This position does not require a NYS Civil Service examination.

Additional Information:

This position is based at our office in the H. Carl McCall SUNY Building, located at 353 Broadway in Albany, New York.

Salary range: $101,771 - $128,069 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including 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, and telecommuting.

Note on Telecommuting: Employees are eligible to request approval to telecommute a limited number of days per month after completing 6 months of service. Telecommuting approvals will be made in accordance with the Fund's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The State University Construction Fund is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation. The Fund proudly supports New York State's Executive Order 31 initiative to be a model employer for people with disabilities. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.