Staff Associate

About the role

The State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz invites applications for two Project Managers within the Facilities Design & Construction department. The Project Manager reports to the Director of Design & Construction and is a salaried, professional position for candidates with an engineering, architecture, construction management (or related) educational background and/or hands-on experience in commercial project design and construction management.

They will collaborate with consultant architects, engineers, State University Construction Fund (SUCF) staff, contractors, campus designers, project managers, energy/sustainability staff, and campus clients on the design and construction management of campus projects. The role involves offering feedback to support optimal design solutions within budget while minimizing construction impacts on campus operations. Project assignments may include comprehensively scoped, MEP/FP-oriented, or site projects based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage designated building/site projects from design phase through construction and closeout, including budget and schedule tracking, and project contract administration (RFIs, submittals, change orders, payment applications, closeout documentation).
• Develop minor project design & construction documents under supervision of senior design staff.
• Provide pre-design support for major capital projects, including sharing archival campus documents, coordinating consultant site access, and constructability review.
• Observe and report on construction progress of SUCF-managed projects to campus stakeholders.
• Maintain department archives after project closeout, upkeep of campus standard documents, and master building & site plans.
• Incorporate sustainability into all project stages to help the campus achieve its carbon reduction goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in commercial building design and/or construction, OR
• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in commercial building design and/or construction, OR
• At least 8 years of relevant construction management experience managing multi-trade, large-value commercial capital construction projects from bid through completion.
• Deep knowledge of industry standards and NYS building codes.
• Demonstrated experience with institutional and/or commercial building construction management.
• Ability to comprehend construction drawings and specifications and prepare pertinent review comments.
• Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams, consultant groups, and stakeholders on concurrent projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• NYS Code Enforcement Official certification.
• Proficiency with CAD, BIM, and/or GIS software.
• Estimating and project scheduling experience.
• Specification writing/reviewing experience.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and NFPA standards.
• Working knowledge of OSHA/PESH regulations.

Benefits

This position offers full New York State benefits, which are among the most comprehensive in the country. View benefit summaries.

Posting Date: April 23, 2026