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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant Project Director-Long Island (LI) Campus Transformation.
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the job responsibilities listed below:
Job Responsibilities:
- Independent leadership of large, sensitive and technically complex capital projects Supporting program leadership in directing resources and supervising contractors, consultants and in-house project to ensure that assigned projects are completed within approved schedules and budgets; meet quality standards set by drawings and specifications; and adhere to medical center construction site safety policies and procedures
- Assisting in the development of standards, policies and procedures for the successful implementation and execution of projects, in consultation with departmental leadership. Ensuring that Project Managers maintain complete and accurate data using RED+Fs data systems of record (Unifier and P6). Represent the Project Executive in his/her absence, including exercising delegation of approval authority for certain actions as deemed appropriate by departmental leadership.
- Providing support and direction of staff to ensure accurate cost estimates, complete and coordinated design documents, adherence to site safety and infection control policies and procedures, and ensuring high quality construction. Ensuring that planning, design, and construction activities on assigned projects are coordinated both within and across the mission capital portfolios. Working with program leadership to implement systems that measure project budget and schedule performance; identifying variances early and working with project team to develop and implement plans of correction; maintaining portfolio and project performance metrics for construction safety, schedule and budget.
Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:
Key Competencies
1. Demonstrated leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate, mentor and manage staff, the capacity to remain calm and make good decisions in stressful situations, and to inspire confidence and convey a positive and enabling attitude
2. The ability to lead, develop and manage multiple project teams in a collaborative environment;
3. A broad based professional level of knowledge of best practices and industry standards in the design, construction, operations and maintenance of capital assets in complex healthcare environments.
4. Familiarity with, and the ability to make recommendations for, appropriate procurement methods and project delivery models to suit the needs of a dynamic and fast moving capital portfolio while appropriately mitigating risk;
5. Ability to function effectively in ambiguous situations, and to navigate in an environment with multiple variables and rapidly changing parameters. Ability to take initiative and make well-informed decisions
6. Ability to respond swiftly to sensitive project-related issues and to recognize and proactively mitigate project risks, and to resolve conflicts swiftly, without compromising NYU Langones strategic interests
7. Demonstrated capacity to build consensus with diverse groups of stakeholders, and to negotiate effectively with end-users and internal departments to develop and refine project scopes, and to ensure projects are being properly managed and completed on time and on budget;
8. In conjunction with consultants and project management staff, provide daily quality and safety monitoring of construction throughout projects until final closeout;
9. Ability to coordinate Program Unit resources, assign project work, and track its execution in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, safety standards, drawings and specifications, budgets and schedules;
10. Commitment to working collaboratively, across internal departments and with external vendors, balancing demands to deliver projects in alignment with overall organizational objectives;
11. Excellent communications and relationship-building skills, ability to present to diverse groups at all levels of the organization. The interpersonal skills to interface effectively with outside Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction, as well as hospital executives, managers and staff.
12. Knowledge of Building and Zoning Codes, FGI, NIH, JCAHO, NFPA and OSHA as well as ADA regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Minimum Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Architecture or Engineering
15 years +/- of progressive experience in engineering, architecture, design and construction, facilities management, and/or institutional facility planning
Strong background in project management and financial management of major projects
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and customer service orientation required
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Healthcare experience
Specific experience with large civil work
Professional Registration (PE or RA preferred)
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $146,384.38 - $215,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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NYU Langone Health
$146,384.38 - $215,000.00 / yr
Nov 13, 2025