Director of Planning, Design & Construction - Health Sciences

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Five (5) years of progressively responsible, directly related full-time construction management experience. Three (3) years of supervisory experience. Experience with financial acumen and/or budgeting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver's License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes").

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Professional license (PE, RA) or professional certification (PMP, PgMP, CAPM, CEM, CEO). Additional years of full-time experience in construction management or a related field. Experience with minor rehabilitation and/or new construction in a University, Healthcare, Hospital Construction, or similar setting. Knowledge of construction management software. OSHA certification.

Brief Description of Duties:
Reporting to and under the general supervision of the Associate Vice President for Campus Planning, Design & Construction, the Director of Planning, Design & Construction for the Health Science Center provides leadership for the operation and management of all HSC planning, design, and construction activities. Activities include, but are not limited to, professional guidance and services to the University for campus planning, capital budgeting, architecture, design, engineering, and construction management. To be successful in this role, effective communication with excellent written and oral communication skills is needed as well as a well-developed customer service acumen. Having a proven track record of leading and managing critical, high-profile projects is also critical for this position. The successful incumbent should also possess proficiency in preparing, presenting, and defending briefs/point papers, and decision memorandums.

This position provides oversight of Planning, Design & Construction for the Health Science Center, including all planning, design, construction, and renovation activity occurring in the Health Science Center. This includes oversight of the identification, design, construction, and inspection of new projects, physical alterations to existing facilities, and site work for the Health Science Center.

• Oversight of all HSC Projects:




• Oversee campus design and construction activities including building renovation projects and major construction projects. Oversee project reports, which reflect accurate time, labor, and materials expenses to ensure projects are completed within funding constraints and allowable performance periods.
• Oversee the staff's reporting on labor costs of construction projects to clients, which requires extensive knowledge of work procedures, practices, and capabilities of available workforces - both in-house and by contract. Manage RFx processes, including Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Invitations for Bids (IFB), etc. for complex commodity and service procurements. Utilize benchmarking and market data to develop a negotiation strategy. Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms. Negotiate discount agreements when feasible using NYS OGS State Contracts and consortium agreements.
• Oversee outside developers, contractors, architects, and consultants regarding construction projects on state ground leases. Coordinate all HSC construction activity with the State University Construction Fund (SUCF), the New York State Dormitory Authority, other state, local, and external agencies, contractors, vendors, department heads, as well as with regulatory agencies such as the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).Coordinate with the Stony Brook Hospital Facilities team for design and construction activities that may impact the hospital operations (ex. utility disruptions, traffic changes, major deliveries etc.)
• Ensure compliance with all building code regulations including the coordination of all building code compliance and regulatory reporting to the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Health, Department of Public Works, SUNY System Administration, State University Construction Fund, and other government agencies and regulatory authorities.




• Manage and oversee the Health Science Center PD&C staff and reports:




• Serve as a partner and collaborator with the ability to build consensus and cooperative working relationships amongst the facilities teams while ensuring a focus on the customer.
• Analyze complex data and present reports that recommend alternative courses of action to policy- making groups. Oversee the preparation of plans and specifications for work to be performed by design consultants, contractors, or in-house forces.
• Represent the University on selection committees for design consultants and construction managers. Manage staff including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and accountability.
• Meet regularly with staff to review activities, address all matters that may impact efficiency, and propose and implement changes as necessary to ensure staff meets departmental and individual goals. Continuously monitor and measure the effectiveness of HSC facilities through benchmarking, customer surveys, etc. Manage HSC's master schedule to balance and prioritize workload and manage executive expectations. Coordinate between the University and represented Unions. Coordinate between the University and Nassau Suffolk Building Trades




• Manage and oversee the Health Science Center PD&C budget:




• Review project estimates to determine fairness and accuracy of pricing based on historical data and current labor rates. Oversee the Health Science Center's PD&C annual budget and all personnel requirements. Oversee all expenditures and monthly reconciliations for the Health Science Center.
• Oversight of all budget items for capital projects related to the health Science Center - making sure all projects are within their budgets.




• Train in the use of all new technology as it becomes available. Complete all department and University training as required.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
  
  

Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $3,400 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.

Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

***Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of start date.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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