Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.
Job Description:
BROAD FUNCTION:
This is an exciting time to join the OCC Facilities Team as the College works on several new projects including the Micron Clean Room build, a rebuild of our health education space and the addition of the automotive/heavy equipment classrooms. The work is distinguished by responsibility for development, design, planning, and scheduling of campus facilities projects. These projects range from minor alterations and repairs designed to improve, repair, or enhance existing facilities to major remodeling, renovation, and new construction projects, both operating and capital improvements, providing oversight from design through construction.
The Facilities Project Manager goals include: maintaining a safe and healthy environment for students, employees, and the community; considering "accessibility" as a priority in all minor and major remodeling and renovation as well as new construction projects; providing project documentation to be shared with the campus community, consultants, contractors, and others; and continuously improving facilities project management processes.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Works with campus "clients" to define project scope, design criteria, budget limitations, and other considerations.
Develops estimates, prepares specifications, and provides drawings and documentation.
Oversees architectural services relating to new construction as well as remodeling and renovation of existing facilities.
Assures compliance with federal, state, and local building and related codes.
Provides schedules, post notices, and arranges for work group access.
Develops material lists, obtains quotes, secures bids, drafts purchase requisitions and contracts.
Reviews contractors' submittals, conducts pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, and communicates with clients, contractors, consultants, campus construction staff, and the campus community about the impact and progress of projects.
Acts as on-site construction coordinator and campus representative on projects.
Processes change orders and coordinates the various phases of construction and remodeling and renovation projects.
Monitors project budgets and expenditures and maintains project records.
Inspects all ongoing and completed work to ensure project details are completed as planned.
Authorizes payment for services and closes out projects.
Coordinates the campus physical space inventory.
Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in architecture, construction management, engineering, business, or related field and two (2) years of facilities project management experience (an Associate degree in a related field with five (5) years of experience in facilities, architecture and/or construction management or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted).
Demonstrated experience with and skill in personal computers and their software applications, including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
Demonstrated ability and experience in reading and understanding blueprints, drawings and specifications.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to work well under pressure, particularly when faced with unexpected delays.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate several major activities concurrently while analyzing and resolving specific problems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Familiarity with job costing, scheduling, estimating, AutoCAD, and project management software is desirable.
Bilingual in English and Spanish; English and another language will be considered.
Additional Information:
Salary range is: $58,564 - $80,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.
Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401(a).
Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
Application Instructions:
To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter at time of application.
The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, one of which must be a current or former supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to references being checked.
Offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.
Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions.