Associate Director for Campus Planning

About This Role

This role is responsible for leading and coordinating campus development projects from initiation to closeout. It involves managing a portfolio of capital and space-planning projects, ensuring they align with university strategic priorities and are delivered within approved scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor project coordinators, planners, and support staff on project management best practices and technical standards.
• Lead and manage multiple capital and space-planning projects, ensuring delivery within approved scope, budget, and schedule.
• Develop and maintain project plans, including scope, success metrics, budgets, schedules, and resource needs.
• Coordinate with internal departments, external consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies for timely project execution.
• Oversee design development, ensuring compliance with university standards, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder needs.
• Lead team project meetings and monitor project progress through regular reporting, performance dashboards, risk assessments, and issue resolution.
• Conduct site inspections, facility assessments, and quality reviews; document findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage project documentation, procurement processes, RFPs, and contract negotiations in accordance with university policies.
• Manage the University Space Inventory Database, CAD files, and technical building documentation.
• Support sustainability, energy management, and utility conservation initiatives through planning and project integration.
• Ensure safety compliance and adherence to all applicable regulations throughout project execution.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor and construction team performance through scheduled progress reviews.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience managing institutional or commercial construction projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects through all phases, applying formal project management methodologies
• Strong knowledge of building codes, regulatory requirements, and building systems
• Demonstrated leadership in directing cross-functional teams, facilitating decisions, and driving timely project completion
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with ability to assess needs, propose solutions, and support strategic planning
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, visual)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Working knowledge of construction methods, materials, quality control, contract administration, and interpretation of drawings/specifications
• Ability to evaluate testing results, conduct code research, and develop compliant, technically sound solutions
• Understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and other major building systems and how they integrate in project delivery
• Proficiency in construction scheduling techniques, including critical path analysis and schedule impact evaluation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, project management, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience managing institutional or commercial construction projects

Nice to Have

• Experience with design and collaboration software, including AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Smartsheet, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Project management certification (PMP, CCM, LEED AP)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits