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The Role
Oversee academic and hospital design and construction projects from planning through closeout. Manage scope, schedules, budgets, procurement, contractors, consultants, construction quality, code compliance, infrastructure coordination, shutdowns, and hospital safety requirements. Prepare project documentation, financial reports, bid materials, and status updates while coordinating administrators, facilities staff, end users, and external teams.
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The Department of Facilities Management & Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Facilities Program Coordinator / Senior Project Manager, Electrical Engineer.
Reporting directly to the Director of Design and Construction, the successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:
- Provide oversight for a variety of Academic and Hospital Projects, including all project phases of planning, scheduling, implementation, resource allocation, budgetary decisions, and all project related activities.
- Define and develop project goals and scope based on client/department stated needs.
- Meet with Hospital and University Administrators, Consulting Architects, Engineers and specialized consultants ensuring that program, scope and goals are understood and met.
- Monitor the preparation of design and construction drawings and specifications to ensure building standards are met.
- Coordination of schedules of design and construction project activities within the hospital and university; minimizing interference with the daily operations.
- Coordination of contractors, end-users, and other relevant department personnel for the duration of the project.
- Initiate the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and identify Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) where required, enforce identified measures ensuring that work conforms to design, quality and contractual standards.
- Prepare documentation, working in collaboration with Contracts and Procurement in the development of Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Requests for Proposal (RFP) and construction bid documents.
- Ensure on-time project completion within the scope and budget in accordance with the contract documentation and all aspects of a design and construction project.
- Monitor construction, ensuring that the project schedule is maintained.
- Coordinate with Facilities Operations to provide the infrastructure interface requirements to existing building systems as related to Design and Construction projects.
- Coordinate contractors, end-users, and other relevant department personnel for the duration of the project.
- Prepare and oversee all financial aspects of a project, including estimates, project budget, funding, purchase orders, change orders, and requisition payments, from feasibility thru close-out.
- Identify and resolve budget problems, develop and maintain project cost reports and schedules.
- Prepare weekly project status and schedule updates and reports as well as monitor and update construction schedules.
- Be accountable for establishing and adhering to strict deadlines and professional obligations during critical projects, manage shutdowns, coordinate with University and Hospital Administration, State University Construction Fund (SUCF) managers, FM&D Operational staff, and other consultants.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.
- 5 to 7+ years of work experience in electrical systems design and construction, preferably in hospital and/or an academic environment.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements, health care design, construction and relevant building mission critical infrastructure systems.
- Solid understanding of the basic business practice of the design and construction management process.
- Possess a deep understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA codes.
- Proven ability to manage outside design and construction management teams.
- Experience with New York State Building Code, New York State Department of Health, and other agencies having jurisdiction.
- Expertise with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Project, and familiarity with facilities management software.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills.
- Demonstrable understanding of electrical power systems, HVAC, plumbing, medical gas, electrical and general construction drawings.
- Ability to provide interpretation, review and commentary of submissions for conceptual planning, design and construction documentation for projects within Design and Construction.
- Excellent time management skills, the ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships, and prioritize time and resources accordingly.
- Possess a high level of professional training and expertise in the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing disciplines (w/specific focus on Electrical Engineering) and understand code-compliance issues.
- Ability to work with consultants and contractors in planning, designing and estimating renovation projects including, occasionally work during weekend and nights for completion of assignments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed Professional Engineer is a plus.
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
About the Team Equal Employment Opportunity
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University 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 or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
- 5 to 7+ years of experience in electrical systems design and construction, preferably in a hospital or academic environment
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements, healthcare design and construction, and mission-critical infrastructure systems
- Understanding of design and construction management business practices
- Deep understanding of the National Electrical Code and NFPA codes
- Experience managing outside design and construction management teams
- Experience with New York State Building Code, New York State Department of Health, and other authorities having jurisdiction
- Expertise with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Project, and facilities management software
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of electrical power systems, HVAC, plumbing, medical gas, electrical, and general construction drawings
- Ability to review and provide commentary on conceptual planning, design, and construction documentation
- Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships
- Professional training and expertise in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines, with a focus on electrical engineering
- Ability to work with consultants and contractors on renovation planning, design, and estimating
- Ability to occasionally work nights and weekends
- Licensed Professional Engineer
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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is Brooklyn’s only academic medical center and part of the State University of New York. Through five schools and University Hospital at Downstate, it educates physicians, nurses, scientists, public-health leaders, and allied health professionals; advances biomedical, healthcare, and public-health research; and delivers patient-centered care while promoting health equity for New York’s diverse communities across the borough.
