About this opportunity
APPA - Leadership in Educational Facilities lists this Director Campus Planning, Design & University Architect opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Highlights
Lead a talented and engaged team in a department that values innovation, collaboration, and service excellence. As a member of the Facilities Management Services (FMS) leadership team, you will help shape the future of RIT's campus through strategic planning and design, employee development, and organizational leadership.
The Director of Planning & Design leads the planning and design activities associated with university-wide space planning, renovation and capital programs, serving as the University's architectural representative by providing design leadership and oversight for more than $20 million in annual capital construction and renovation projects. In partnership with campus stakeholders, this role develops long-range programmatic and facility plans that support RIT's strategic vision.
Facilities Management Services (FMS) Planning & Design Services
FMS supports the RIT community by designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining a high-quality, cost-effective campus environment. The FMS Planning & Design team shapes the future of RIT's campus through the space management, planning, design, and execution of renovation, capital, and infrastructure projects that support academic, research, residential, and administrative spaces. Working collaboratively with colleges and departments across the university, the team develops innovative solutions that align with RIT's strategic priorities and enhance the campus experience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Manages planning and design activities including staff supervision, customer service, quality performance
Collaborates with senior leadership to evaluate campus space needs, provide expertise, and plan for new and renovated space
Oversees the design and development of campus capital projects using internal resources and external consultants, including the development of programmatic needs, basic aesthetic characteristics, and establishing project budgets and schedules
Coordinates with Project Managers and customer contacts to ensure programmatic needs, design criteria, and schedules and budgets are met throughout the development of design
Develops and revises processes and procedures to support collaboration across the university and provide excellent customer service
Contributes to departmental strategic planning and continuous improvement
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of design and construction industries
Knowledge of relevant federal and state rules and regulations
Skill in project management
Skill in effective communication, both written and oral
Ability to plan and delegate the work of others and train and/or supervise the work of others
Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan and plan, implement, and evaluate programs
Minimum Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field
15 years of relevant experience
Equivalent combination of experience & education may be considered
NYS Architect License
Application Materials
When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner. Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
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