The Department of Facilities Management and Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Facilities Program Coordinator/Senior Project Mechanical Engineer. The successful candidate will: Report to the Director for Design and Construction. Engage with the existing mechanical, electrical and plumbing infrastructure including coordination with MEP. Provide oversight of all project phases including 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 Qualification (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. Required Qualifications: Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5-7 years experience in construction management, preferably in a hospital and educational environment. A PE License. Knowledge of computer application. Knowledge of infection control guidelines and interim life safety measures. Capable of preparing mechanical, electrical and plumbing information and concept sketches with cost estimates and time-line schedules. Must be able to evaluate all conditions and work under pressure in case of emergency. Preferred Qualifications: Strong administrative leadership skills and full knowledge of applicable NYS governing building codes are desirable. Work Schedule: Variable Days; 9:00am to 5:00pm Salary Grade/Rank: SL-5 Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: An approved COVID-19 vaccination. Executive Order: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at or via email at . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 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
