Architectural Designer
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Job Info

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Category:: Professional
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Department:: Facilities Management
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Jun 11, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 45030
Position ID:: 177601

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Assistant Facilities Program Coordinator (SL-3)

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 (Commensurate with experience)

The Architectural Designer position is a salaried, professional position that provides design and construction administration of Campus projects while focusing on the Campus impacts and needs, project budgets, schedules, etc. The Designer works closely with other design professionals such as architects, engineers, designers, project coordinators and Campus customers to provide the best possible design within budget, while anticipating potential problems in an effort to minimize the negative impacts of Campus operations.

The selected candidate will be expected to work with licensed design professionals in a team environment; to identify a scope of work; prepare design concepts with construction cost estimates; complete the design with final construction documents (i.e. drawings and specifications); provide periodical review of construction progress; attend job meetings; answer requests for information submitted by the construction team.

Designers work closely with Campus customers to determine the project facility needs to provide the best possible facility within the budget allotted for the project. Their concentrated efforts focus on minimizing the negative impacts of construction on the operation of the Campus; anticipate potential problems while remaining proactive; maintain communication with all entities. Specific reviews are conducted with interested committees/groups on the Campus such as Services for Students with Disabilities, the Committee on the University Environment, etc. Designers/Project Coordinators are assigned design/coordination work in association with fellow Campus Design professionals- i.e. architectural scope will be assigned to selected candidate while other Design Team members provide mechanical, electrical, etc.

Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• Associate's degree in Architecture or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in Design/Project Coordination in architectural, electrical, mechanical or related field
• 2+ years of experience working with construction groups such as plumbers, electricians, etc.
• Working proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD Architectural
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Written and verbal communication skills are required in order to represent Facilities Management when meeting with customers and other members of the design team to identify a scope of work, design and coordinate projects

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Design/Project Coordination, including architectural, electrical, mechanical or related field
• 5+ years of experience working with construction groups such as plumbers, electricians, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project
• Hold a professional license/registration, certifications, etc.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=177601

Deadline for Internal Applicants: June 27, 2024

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

Resume,
Cover letter, and
Contact information for three professional references

You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.

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