Construction Manager jobs in Buffalo, NY

Associates degree with 10 years experience (professional license may be substituted for 3 years experience); or a Bachelor's or Masters degree with 10 years experience (license may be substituted for 5 years experience); or 15 years experience with a professional license. Working knowledge of applicable codes, laws, rules and standards regulating design and construction, including the Building Codes of New York State. Effective communication and written skills. Fundamental understanding of construction practices and construction management practices and procedures. Ability to understand contract documents. Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office and SUCF project management applications. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

The State University Construction Fund (Fund) is currently seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our Design and Construction team at our field office in Buffalo, NY.

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for administering construction projects on the State University Campuses in the Fund's West Region from the start of the construction phase to project closeout, managing the consultant and contractor during the construction phase to ensure timely completion of a project constructed in accordance with the contract documents, the processing of change and field orders, extra compensation authorizations, and payment applications.

The individual in this role must have a fundamental understanding of construction practices and construction management procedures. Construction Project Managers will be required to complete NYS DOS training to secure and maintain Code Enforcement Officer Certification. Construction Project Managers also assist team members in document review and advise Program Management of budget concerns.

This position will be located in a Fund Buffalo, NY field office. Regular travel within the Fund's West Region will be required (Campuses include: University of Buffalo, Buffalo State, Fredonia, Brockport, Geneseo, Alfred, Ceramics). Additional travel within New York State, especially to the Fund's headquarters in Albany, NY (sometimes overnight), is required.

The State University Construction Fund (Fund) is a New York State government entity dedicated solely to facilitating and expediting the construction, renovation, rehabilitation, and improvement of the State University of New York's academic building and infrastructure assets at 32 state-operated campuses and 3 teaching hospitals.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including immediate participation in the NYS and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) with vesting after 5 years of service, Health Insurance (including Prescription, Dental, and Vision), vacation, sick, and personal time, 13 paid Federal holidays, paid parental leave, and telecommuting.

Note on Telecommuting: Employees are eligible to request approval to telecommute a limited number of days per month after completing 6 months of service. Telecommuting approvals will be made in accordance with the Fund's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The State University Construction Fund 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, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.