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Binghamton University Senior Director of Planning, Design and Construction in Binghamton, New York

Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Management/ Executive Posted On: Tue Feb 13 2024 Job Description:

Budget Title: Director of Facilities Planning (MP-3, Management/Confidential)*

Salary: $165,000 - $180,000

The Senior Director of Planning, Design and Construction at Binghamton University will:

  • Manage the daily activities of the Office of Planning, Design and Construction Management.

  • Work in partnership with the State University Construction Fund (SUCF), Dormitory Authority of State of New York (DASNY), outside architectural/engineering firms, consultants, and contractors to ensure that all capital projects are completed on time and within budget.

  • Work collaboratively with the campus community on all aspects of planning, design, and construction.

  • Ensure that projects comply with NYS standards and SUNY/SUCF requirements.

  • Participate in the capital improvement planning process.

  • Manage the updating of the Campus Master Plan.

  • Enforce all federal, state and campus safety rules and regulations for all personnel on job sites.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes and requirements.

  • Ensure construction procurement and execution complies with all applicable MWBE policies and procedures.

  • Manage grant funded projects in accordance with SUNY, Research Foundation, and other agency rules and regulations.

  • Possess strong leadership abilities.

  • Have exceptional written and oral communication skills.

  • Effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders, both internally and externally.

  • Have a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale design and construction projects.

  • Be an effective leader who can mentor and inspire a diverse and dedicated team of professionals, while sustaining a positive work environment.

  • Will participate in the formulation of applicable university policy.

    Job Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

  • A bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field from an accredited institution.

  • Minimum of ten (10) years active working experience in architecture, engineering, planning, design, or construction.

  • Active architecture or engineering license in good standing (NCARB registration is preferred).

  • Relevant supervisory/management experience in a complex organization and demonstrated progressive managerial and leadership experience in related areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in engineering, architecture, or related field.

  • Experience working in Higher Education, either as an employee of an institution or as a service provider such as a design firm, consultant, or contractor.

  • Experience with latest design tools and methodologies, building codes, and construction standards.

  • Experience reviewing design and construction documents for constructability and conformance to project requirements, identifying and resolving complex issues and conflicts.

  • Experience with New York State agencies/authorities such as the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), State University Construction Fund (SUCF).

  • Design/build experience highly desirable.

    Additional Information:

  • Management/Confidential appointments serve at the pleasure of the President and are not represented by a union.

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:

https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here (https://www.binghamton.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/policies-and-procedures/title-ix-.html) .

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