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Project Manager
- SUNY Geneseo (Geneseo, NY)
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume that addresses the qualifications for the position.
Applicants should provide information for three references, one of which must be professional/supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of interviews.
Vacancy Announcement
Position Information
Campus Title Project Manager
Department Facilities Services
Position Summary
The Project Manager works within the department of Facilities Planning & Construction. This position reports to the Director of Facilities Planning & Construction and works with design professionals in architectural and engineering fields, the State University Construction Fund ( SUCF ), Office of the State Comptroller, SUNY System Administration, Facilities Services, Planning & Construction and campus customers on the design, construction and administration of campus projects. The Project Manager works closely with the aforementioned individuals and entities to provide the best possible design and construction within time, scope and budget, while minimizing the negative impacts of construction on campus operations. The incumbent in this position is expected to work in a team environment.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Be familiar with and assure compliance with all applicable SUNY procedures, identify project scope of work, solicit consultants for design services, assist in project design reviews of drawings and specifications, assist in the bidding process,managing the construction progress and facilitating the flow of information to and from the construction team and end users. Duties include management of consultant and contractor compliance reporting of MWBE and SDVOB compliance, preparations of contracts packages to the Office of State Comptroller and physical space inventory updates.
Required Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
+ High school degree and a minimum four years experience in project management, construction administration and inspections to include diverse experience in civil, architectural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing construction projects
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
+ Applicants must possess a valid New York State driver’s license
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, strong organizational and communication skills, and a clear commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
+ Candidates for this position must be eligible to work in the United States. VISA sponsorship is not offered.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s Degree in an architectural/engineering field and five years experience in project management, construction administration and inspections to include diverse experience in architectural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing construction projects
+ Working proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Assetworks, Google Drive, OneDrive and other collaborative software.
+ Working knowledge of SUNY contracting procedures 7554, 7555 and 7557
License/Certification
Other Skills Required
Supervision Received
The Project Manager reports to the Director of Planning and Construction.
Supervision Exercised
Typically do not supervise lower level staff.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S430
Number of Vacancies 1
Line # to be filled 3115
Full or Part-time Full-Time
Appointment Type Term
Anticipated Appointment Start Date
Job Posting Date 11/18/2025
Apply By 12/09/2025
Job Posting Closed Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Salary Minimum of $70,000
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume that addresses the qualifications for the position.
Applicants should provide information for three references, one of which must be professional/supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of interviews.
About SUNY Geneseo
Mission Statement
We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.
Vision
We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.
Values
The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:
+ Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
+ Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
+ Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates
different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and
contributions of each individual.
+ Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,
empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global
communities.
+ Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of
environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the
past and our obligations to the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.
To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email [email protected] ([email protected]%[email protected]%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)
Background Investigation Statement
All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.
Clery Statement
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.
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Job Duties/Responsibilities
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Percentage Of Time 25%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Function 1 – Project Management
- Develops and/or utilizes schedules, checklists and workflow diagrams to coordinate and track the
activities of a project.
- Participates in project initiations and develop project scope requirements needed.
- Assist with preparing Request for Proposals and Request for Qualifications for new projects.
- Develop project timeline and establishes critical milestones within the project schedule.
- Record and report on project schedule and work progress.
- Electronically file all project correspondence to appropriate locations on file server.
- Interacts with stakeholders and coordinates the activities of the project team to ensure that the project objectives are met.
- Complete FP&C project closeout checklist, capture project information, assemble documentation and log warranty periods.
Percentage Of Time 25%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Function 2-Design Participation
- For projects that are assigned, schedule and coordinate design meetings. Coordinate design reviews and collect design review comments from other College and customer units.
- Attend design meetings, paying attention to issues of College standards, site management and constructability.
- Review consultant prepared drawings and specifications for conformity with Campus standards and constructability. Lead the project reviews with Facilities Services, SUCF and end users on projects that are assigned.
- Review consultant’s payment requests for acceptance.
Percentage Of Time 25%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Function 3-Construction Participation
- Coordinate pre-bid construction meetings.
- Attend all construction kickoff and progress meetings to review and understand project circumstances and schedule.
- Visit all construction projects assigned to see that the work is constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications. Take daily construction photographs and complete site observation reports and file them at the appropriate locations on the file server.
- Observe construction for conformance to contract documents. Report any non-conforming or non- ompliant materials or workmanship.
- Review contractor’s submittals for compliance to construction contract documents.
- Review construction change orders, provide justification, review cost breakdowns and provide recommendations for approval or denial.
- Review contactor’s payment requests for acceptance.
- Participate and prepare project construction punch-list with the Consultant and end users. Follow through with checking off punch-list items that have been completed. Follow through with contractors to expedite completion of punch-list items.
- Follow up with contractors for acquiring project closeout items such as as-builts, operation and maintenance manuals and training.
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Percentage Of Time 25%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Function 4 – Contractual Compliance
Contracts Compliance:
- Assist in developing contracts package for design consultants and construction contractors.
- Collect and review all paperwork received against SUNY Contracts Checklists requirements and for
compliance (design & construction contracts)
- collect and review all MWBE proposed utilizations. If utilizations are deficient, submit waiver requests to SUNY MWBE Administration for waiver approval.
- submit contracts electronically to Attorney General for signature.
- submit completed contracts package and checklist to Office of State Comptroller for approval through the OSC EDS electronic document system.
MWBE Compliance:
- Conduct MWBE and SDVOB goal setting for all construction projects valued over $100,000 in the SUNY MWBE Administration AXI system.
-Receive monthly and quarterly MWBE utilization reports on all active projects from consultants and contractors.
- Verify consultants and contractors utilization reports are submitted in the SUNY MWBE online document system.
- provide consultants and contractors written notice when approved utilization goals are not being obtained.
- Conduct quarterly audits when requested by SUNY MWBE administration.
NYSDOL compliance:
- obtain NYSDOL prevailing wage rates for all construction contracts.
- submit electronically the NYSDOL contract start form.
- review all monthly certified payrolls from contractors for wage rate compliance on all active projects
- submit electronically the NYSDOL project completion form.
Physical space inventory:
- conduct space audits to confirm campus floor plans are correct, space square footage, and department occupancy.
- use AssetWorks online software to update space changes.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
+ * Do you have a valid driver's license?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a directly related field?
+ Yes
+ No
+ How many years experience do you have in Project Management, Construction Administration and Inspections
+ Less than 2 years-disqualifying
+ 4 years-5 years
+ Greater than 5 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Resume
+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
+ Other Document
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