AD, Hospital Architectural Services

Stony Brook Medicine; Setauket (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine in Setauket, NY seeks an Assistant Director of Hospital Architectural Services to lead design and project management across hospital facilities. You will oversee preparation of drawings and documents, coordinate with consultants and contractors, ensure compliance with NYS DOH, NFPA 101, ADA, and sustainability goals, and supervise HAS staff.

This senior role interacts with hospital leadership and physicians, manages budgets and schedules, and maintains alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering required.
• At least 5 years in design and creation of construction documents; minimum 2 years in supervisory role.
• Intimate familiarity with ADA and NYS Building codes; familiarity with FGI for hospital facilities and NFPA 101 Life Safety.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise HAS staff and coordinate with external consultants and contractors.
• Prepare and maintain design schematics, construction documents and specifications; coordinate with disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with codes, DHCC/DOH requirements, and infection control standards.
• Manage project scheduling, budgets, and coordination with facilities planning and design teams.
• Represent the department to hospital administration, physicians, and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Supervisory experience

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Master’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

SUNY Stony Brook Hospital Facilities Planning Department relies on a high performing Facilities Planning & and Hospital Architectural Services Department teams to deliver safe, sustainable, and mission aligned capital and campus projects. The Assistant Director of Hospital Architectural Services (HAS) provides leadership, technical expertise, and project oversight across all phases of planning and design.

This position will be supervised by Director of Hospital Architectural Services and shall have direct interaction with the Hospital Facilities Planning AVP.

Reporting to the Director of Hospital Architectural Services, the Assistant Director serves as a senior project leader. The role ensures that Hospital projects meet SUNY, SUCF and NYS regulatory requirements while advancing Stony Brook's strategic priorities, sustainability goals, and long-range facilities plans.

The Assistant Director represents the Hospital in interactions with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and campus stakeholders. This position requires strong technical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects in a dynamic institutional environment.

Duties may include the following, but are not limited to:

• Assists Department Director in providing direction, supervision and management of architectural design and project management services for rehabilitation/renovation projects for Stony Brook University Hospital.
• Prepares design schematics, construction documents and related specifications and coordinates with respective mechanical and electrical design disciplines (either in-house or outside design consultants).
• Will have at least one Construction Document production draftsperson or higher-level staff member as a direct report.
• Works with procurement to obtain professional services through RFP/RFQ’s and subsequently manages respective contracts.
• Works closely with Fire Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Physical plant, the hospital community and outside consultants/contractors. Ensures programs are conducted with schedule and budget.
• Prioritizes global scheduling for project work determined on a day-to-day basis by the Department Director and AVP of Facilities Planning and Design.
• Interacts with physicians and other clinical staff, as well as senior members of the hospital administration (including the CEO, COO, Executive Administration, Executive Staff, Department Heads and others). Must satisfy the requirements of the various regulatory agencies that oversee the hospital’s operations, interacting with contractors, vendors and consultants.
• May serve, in an advisory capacity, on various hospital and campus committees.
• Shall perform as Director in the Director’s absence. In the absence of the HAS department Director, will be required to manage and direct the Hospital Architectural Services staff members and act in the capacity of similar authority to the Department director including, but not limited to authorizing necessary documentation including permits and Certificate of Need (CoN) documents, and maintaining Director’s priorities for work assignment within the department to ensure all institutional priorities are addressed in accordance with requirements.
• Programming-

Consults with Facilities Planning AVP, Director of Facilities Planning & Design, HAS Director, hospital administration, physicians and clinical staff to assist in strategic planning for additions or renovations of hospital space that will improve quality and efficiency of patient care services.

Provides technical advice to hospital and medical staff concerning design/redesign, project feasibility, cost estimates and code compliance.

Design-

• Prepares and maintains functional space allocation, assists in Facility, Master Planning.

Works with Construction Project managers and Construction Estimator to develop appropriate estimates and scope. Performs project related Value Engineering where and when necessary.

Manages and oversees all phases of design development including preparation of preliminary drawings, revision and adaptation of designs to meet clinical and code compliance needs. Reviews with the code compliance manager and fire safety manager to ensure design compliance with all applicable codes, rules and regulations.

Develops and/or reviews all biddable documents related to architectural/mechanical design, including but not limited to, drawings, specifications and addenda, in accordance with law and applicable guidelines.

Determinations and completion of the Pre-Design and Pre Construction Risk Assessment and Infection Control Risk Assessment as required by TJC (The Joint Commission).

Resource Coordination-

• Assists in supervising the HAS staff including, but not limited to Mechanical, Electrical and Architectural designers and draftspersons, and other support staff. Coordinates activities of outside design and engineering consultants.
• Assists in the selection and supervision of engineering and architectural consultants, vendors and contractors in all matters related to additions or renovations to hospital facilities. Serves as liaison between hospital, and contractors/consultants. Assures compliance, on the parts of contractors/consultants, with standards of quality, function, contractual terms and sound architectural standards.
• Incumbent must have a full understanding of all project scopes of current and proposed HAS projects and may be called upon to represent the department to Hospital Administration and Construction.

Code Compliance Coordination

• Surveys hospital environment to ensure that all construction is in compliance with hospital regulations, Department of Health codes, TJC requirements, all applicable building codes and AIA guidance.
• Maintains contacts with outside organizations such as government agencies, professional organizations and other institutions to aid and foster planning activities.

Other professional duties as assigned, including development and maintenance of a capital facilities plan for the hospital.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in design and creation of construction documents (interior alterations and/or new freestanding construction). Within those 5 years of experience, we seek a minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Intimate familiarity with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act for facilities.
• Significant familiarity of the New York State Building codes, Facilities Guidelines Institute (FGI) for Hospital and Ambulatory Facilities and NFPA 101 Life Safety code applicable to work in a Healthcare environment.
• Solid skills in program development, project construction management.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Incumbent must be able to climb a ladder to conduct above-ceiling investigations.
• Certifications/Licenses: Professional licensure or certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), or Registered Architect (RA).
• A valid New York State Driver's License and transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices, LEED, WELL, or other energy efficient design.
• Experience mentoring or supervising Architectural and Engineering Project Coordinators and Drafting staff.
• Certifications/Licenses: Professional licensure or certifications such as Commissioning Agent, and/or Code Enforcement Official.

Please Note: Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required for this role. Upload of documentation must be included with your application for consideration.may

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview:

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

• The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.

The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:

• Location Pay: for UUP full-time positions

At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.

Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It includes our Health Sciences schools — Medicine, Dental, Health Professions, Nursing and Social Welfare — a Program in Public Health, as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Official Job Title

TH Staff Associate

Primary Location

US-NY-East Setauket

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Start Date

Oct 16, 2026

Posting End Date

Oct 30, 2026, 8:59:00 PM

Salary

$130,000 - $165,000 / year

Salary Grade

SL4