Architect

Required Qualifications (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume)

Bachelor’s (foreign equivalent or higher) degree of Architecture or a degree in a related field. Five (5) years of full-time directly related experience in Architectural Design and Construction Documents. Three (3) years of direct supervisory experience. Experience with computer aided systems, preferably AutoCAD 2022 or greater. Working knowledge of New York State building code and ADA design guideline requirements to ensure proper designs. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes”).

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher). New York State Registered Architect. New York State Certified Code Enforcement Official. Directly related design experience with an architectural design firm or Federal, State, or Local Municipality Facilities Design department. Proficiency with Building Information Modeling and construction management software (Kahua, E-builder). Experience in supervising the physical implementation of providing design services. Experience designing Research Labs and research equipment.

Brief Description Of Duties

The purpose of the HSC Architect is to keep the Capital workload as well as local projects moving at an acceptable rate. The Architect will provide professional direction and oversight for all new construction and renovation activity. This includes responsibility for all duties necessary for project design and oversight. The selected candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide design services for physical alteration work that is funded by the Capital Plan and local projects to be administered by the HSC design and construction department. These services include diagnosis of the program, identification of the solution, design of the solution, preparation of drawings and specifications when needed, evaluation of bids when needed, field verification that construction work is completed meeting design drawings and specifications, and verification that actual design solves the original program.
• Draw their own design in AutoCAD or related programs.
  
  

• Provide design and management services for new facilities and alterations to existing facilities using SUNY standards. These services include participation in the planning process, working with internal and external architect and engineering firms, reviewing finished drawings to verify that the campus program specifications have been met, and selected inspection of construction work to see that completed work meets design drawings and specifications. Coordinate with architects, engineers and engineering systems for successful projects.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the University and the State University Construction Fund (SUCF) and other State agencies.
• Manage multiple design projects concurrently, both Capital and local projects for in-house design and design with outside consultant architects and engineers.
• Review work submitted by consultants for completeness, clarity, constructability, correctness, and consideration of all applicable New York State codes.
• Develop and maintain Campus Standards.
  
  

• Provide design and management assistance with Stony Brook Facilities and Support Services and/or Utilities in the form of critical Maintenance projects. The incumbent will assess the issues, investigate, develop estimates, design the solution and oversee the construction of said issues.
• Design solutions that prioritize campus resiliency, energy efficiency, and long-term durability.
• Ensure all maintenance designs address Fire/Life Safety deficiencies and ADA accessibility gaps.
• Develop cost estimates and oversee construction to ensure repairs are completed with minimal impact on University and Hospital operations.
  
  

• Attend assigned project meetings.
• Develop drawings for the design documents.
• Develop bid specifications for outside contractors for project designs, which include defining and specifying all materials and products required to complete projects and producing specifications for purchasing.
• Assist in developing request for proposals (RFPs) and request for qualifications (RFQs). Keep supervisor updated regarding assigned projects.
• Maintain a regular Project Status Report with project status, scheduling, and financials.
  
  

Maintain communications with construction staff.

• Act as a liaison between COM, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), and University Police to ensure holistic project safety. Proactively identify bottlenecks in the design-bid-build process and recommend policy updates.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
  
  

Special Notes

This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.

Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

• Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of start date.
  
  

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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Official Job Title

Associate Facilities Program Coordinator

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area

Campus Planning, Design, and Construction

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Start Date

Jun 22, 2026

Posting End Date

Jul 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Appointment Type

Term

Salary Grade

SL4