Facilities Management & Development

Our Departmental Profile

The Facilities Management and Development Department at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is comprised of a diverse group of multitalented individuals with backgrounds ranging in Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical Design, Project Management, Code Compliance, Environmental Health and Safety, and Building Services. Our highly diverse background is a major reason why our department is uniquely qualified to handle requests for services internally. Our main office is located in the Basic Science Building room1-15.

Our Responsibility

Facilities Management & Development is responsible for the overall maintenance and operation of all SUNY Downstate Medical Center buildings and grounds which totals in excess of 2,500,000 gross square feet. The department is subdivided into four primary divisions:Physical Plant, Design and Construction, Environmental Health & Safety.

Our Mission

We take tremendous pride in continuously maintaining the highest standards possible in providing a safe, comfortable, and clean environment for all staff, students, patients, and faculty at the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.

Campus Construction Activity Updates

Week of 2-14-2022

Project 141056 - Escalator Removal Project – BSB
- Phase 3 Progress Steel Installation
- Phase 3 Progress Finishes – Pre-Acceptance Target Walk 02/03- Final Acceptance Target 02/24
Project 14XB40 HSEB Roof Replacement
- Turnover of Staging Area at Lenox (34^th to New York Avenue) – Completed 09/16
- Progress Roof Replacement at Main Roof/Bulkhead Roofs-Punchlist Items
- Progress Roof Replacement at Roof I-Lenox (5pm Starts, Require AC Shutdown)
- Anticipated Extended Shifts & 2^nd Shift (5p-1a M-F)
- Upcoming Final Phase Logistics: 1^st Floor Canopy Roof (Pending MOP, Target 09/25-pending weather)
Project # 1316/141031
- Work on the flooring repairing floor tiles in the OR phase-1 area. Electricians are installing pipe and wiring in OR phase-1 and north & south penthouse MERs. Work punch list items in isolation rooms phase-1 and in the OR phase-1 area. Continue on BMS controls on EF-1 bed tower roof, and penthouse north and south MERs, and addressing punch list items in iso rooms, and OR areas.
1447/141004 - Campus DAS Project
- Running coax above the ceiling as well as installing antennas into the tiles on the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd floors of the UHB.

Vision

Excellent service to the Campus community
Excellent stewardship of the campus environment
Professional and effective communication
High standards for professional and personal accountability
Sustainable development and management of campus resources

Goals

Develop methods for campus communications on facilities projects and deferred maintenance problems and issues.
Enhance tools to track, measure and report on facilities management for this Campus.
Improve the project delivery system within Design and Construction Unit and associated support services.
Enhance the safety of the Plant Utility area, staff properly per regulations, reducing staff burnout.
Define proper facilities staffing for an institution of this size complexity and niche service ( peer institutions and assoc.)
Ensure staff are properly trained, have tools, equipment and operating systems to perform work efficiently and effectively to meet the mission and goals of the Campus

Service Request Links