Senior Project Manager​/Electrical Engineer

Position: Senior Project Manager / Electrical Engineer
Job-:
Facilities Management

Location:

Brooklyn, NY, United States

Schedule:

Full time, Day Posted:
Days of Week:
Variable Union Name: UUPMinimum Base Salary: 135,000

Maximum Base Salary: 157,973

Additional Compensation 1:
Location Pay Additional Compensation 1 Amount: 4,000

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  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.

Qualifications

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…