Project Manager, Construction

Provides a single point of contact for clients to ensure that construction and development projects at 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides project management and construction management to trades personnel and contract labor personnel performing work on new construction and renovation 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 briefings to the Director and Assistant Director of Construction and PMO, East Campus Facilities.
• Provides professional direction and oversight for new construction, alteration, and renovation 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, systems, utilities, and other operational elements.
• Utilizes extensive knowledge of project financial management, tracking, and implementation while maintaining records for budget and construction status.
• Meets with engineers, architects, and administrators to coordinate and ensure work is done correctly and to all applicable building codes.
• Visits each job site and inspects all work in progress; recommends 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 projects.
• 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 infection control risk assessment policies and procedures.
• Establishes weekly meetings with contractors and vendors for progress meetings and coordination schedules.
• Able to provide and generate estimates that pertain to a specific project for potential change orders, scope changes, etc.
• Additional duties, as required.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must possess practical hands-on experience in the fields of Fire Safety and NFPA.
• 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.

Qualifications

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 healthcare facilities.
• Experience in and examples of construction financial forecasting and reporting is a plus.

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

• This position may 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.
• Prior to the 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).
• 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,” meaning that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $109,364 - $133,315 per year. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as Location Pay for UUP full-time positions ($4,000).

Schedule

Full-time.