Associate Vice President - Planning, Design & Construction

The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Planning, Design, and Construction (PDC) provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the planning, design, and construction of all large scale capital projects across the University enterprise. This role ensures the institution’s built environment supports its mission of education, research, and clinical care, aligning physical infrastructure with strategic goals. The AVP leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for campus planning, architectural/engineering design, and project execution.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the planning, design, and construction of all large scale capital projects across the University enterprise; Oversees campus planning, architectural/engineering design, and project execution; Provides executive leadership and management to PDC, including HR & Finance; Manages budgets, timelines, and quality standards across a diverse portfolio of projects; Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, building codes, and institutional policies; Develops and maintains a comprehensive Facilities Master Plan aligned with institutional priorities; Leads long-range planning for campus growth; Serves as a key advisor to Academic Center and Medical Center leadership on capital investment and campus development strategies; Maintains strong relationships with academic, clinical, and administrative units; Leads the management of Procurement policies and procedures for capital projects

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering, planning, or a related field required; Minimum 10 years of experience in the management of staff, as well as multiple complex construction projects, ideally in a highly complex education, research, or medical environment; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Demonstrated successful interpersonal communication and leadership skills; Demonstrated working knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations, building systems (mechanical/electrical/plumbing/enclosure) in laboratory and healthcare environments; General knowledge of LEED certification process or similar environmental design standard, as well as long-range capital planning; LEED AP, project management, and/or construction management certifications

Nice to have

Experience ideally in a highly complex education, research, or medical environment