Careers Job Description
General Description
The City University of New York (CUNY) has embarked on a multi-billion dollar and multi-year capital design and construction program at its 25 campuses. The Office of Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management (FPCM) Department of Design, Construction and Management (DDCM) executes capital projects on behalf of the University. As a member of the management team in FPCM, the Director of Engineering Design plays a vital role in successfully implementing this program.
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor, the Director of Engineering Design will:
- Work with the Campuses, Dormitory Authority of New York State (DASNY), and Design Consultants to ensure the expedited completion of all projects Designs
- Supervise In-House Engineers to complete Design reviews in a timely fashion
- Develop plans to advance, expedite, and track project scoping for the entire program
- Provide technical support for the scope development of proposed projects and the design and construction of projects
- Plan and implement the design and engineering of funded projects
- Coordinate Design phasing, scheduling, and execution of construction in concert with college operating conditions
- Develop and oversee design standards at CUNY, deal with all authorities having jurisdictions, deal with Codes and standards issues
- Support the troubleshooting of building issues that arise at the different campuses
- Oversee energy conservation planning and project coordination
- Lead the Facility Condition Assessments (FCA) efforts and ensure the timely update of the condition assessments database
Other Duties
- Provide professional expertise and technical assistance to the Vice Chancellor and the Associate Vice Chancellor of FPCM
- Supervise units within DDCM including Engineering Services
- Manage and lead a team of professionals including Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, and Architectural Services Specialists
- Coordinates Energy related projects and associated Construction
- Provide comprehensive professional services in all disciplines of engineering in coordination with architectural staff for capital construction, facility renovations, and maintenance for the benefit of the CUNY campuses and Central Office
- Administer engineering and architectural services for CUNY, DASNY, and the New York State Power Authority (NYPA) projects
- Develop project budgets and ensure that the design meets the assigned budgets
- Provide technical assistance to college campuses on an as-needed basis and work closely with New York City’s Department of Buildings (DOB), Fire Department (FDNY), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and New York State Department of Health (DOH) to ensure that campus facilities comply with New York City laws and codes
- Direct the design of fire alarm and security projects, retro-commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems, using various contracting mechanisms including Energy Performance Contract, conventional Design-Bid-Build, and Design-Build
- Manage and resolve CUNY's code violations; Local Law 11 inspections; and elevator and escalator inspections
- Review Building Department documentation for obtaining Certificates of Occupancy (CO)
- Serve as the Head of all Quality Assurance/Quality Control for the engineering of capital projects within the institution.
- Prepare Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and assist in resolving Office for Civil Rights (OCR) complaints.
- Seek opportunities for sustainable design, energy efficiency, "green" design and construction methods, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accreditation for both new building construction and significant renovations
- Develop technical and management reports and evaluate technical reports developed by outside consultants
- Write technical standards for use in CUNY design and construction projects and update and maintain CUNY's Design Guidelines.
- Represent DDCM at meetings within CUNY and with other government and quasi-government agencies as needed.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or architecture
- At least five years of design and construction management experience as a senior project manager, with an understanding of building engineering components and construction
- At least eight years of professional engineering experience including at least two years at a supervisory or managerial level at an engineering or construction management firm, public agency, or related entity
- Experience in project management methodologies, planning, cost control, construction economics, cost life cycle analyses, and financial management
- A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License or New York State Architecture License
- Knowledge of related legislation, regulations, New York City and New York State codes and Board policies, procedures, and collective agreements
- Understanding of Facility Condition Assessment systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Architecture.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Ability to lead and manage teams and use strategic and tactical judgment to make decisions and handle various situations
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- Proven ability to promote equitable practices that value inclusiveness and diversity
- Computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, databases, project management, and presentation packages
Core Competencies
- Good organizational and planning skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work on multiple design and construction projects at one time
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet multiple deadlines
- Ability to prioritize competing work
- Self and team motivator
- Ability to set project priorities and adjust implementation strategies
- Ability to work effectively with staff, associates, and internal and external constituents
- Strong knowledge and understanding of capital and operating budgets
- Alert and observant and looking for ways to improve processes
- Out-of-the-box thinker, creative, inventive, and adaptable to situations
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Full Time
$175,000.00 - $195,000.00
Feb 28, 2025 (Or Until Filled)