About this opportunity
University of Rochester lists this Director, Planning, Design & Construction opportunity in city of rochester, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The University of Rochester is seeking a Director of Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) to lead the delivery of a complex portfolio of capital projects across the Medical Center, Academic, and Research campuses.
This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for overseeing projects from planning through occupancy while leading a multidisciplinary team of project management professionals. The Director serves as the University's representative throughout all phases of project delivery, partnering with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with institutional priorities.
This role is ideal for a leader who enjoys managing complex capital programs, developing high-performing teams, and collaborating across a diverse academic medical center environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a complex capital project portfolio valued between $100M–$250M annually
Oversee projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and occupancy
Ensure successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk objectives
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of project management professionals
Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement
Support staff development, succession planning, and resource allocation across the portfolio
Provide oversight of capital budgets, consultant selection, procurement, contracts, and financial performance
Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle
Drive operational consistency and continuous improvement across Planning, Design & Construction
Stakeholder Partnership
Partner with University leadership, faculty, clinicians, researchers, Facilities, Real Estate, and other stakeholders to align capital projects with institutional priorities
Serve as the University's representative with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies
Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and project stakeholders
Compliance & Project Delivery
Ensure compliance with University policies, regulatory requirements, and construction best practices
Oversee quality assurance, commissioning, project closeout, and transition to Facilities Operations
Promote sustainable, safe, and efficient project delivery across a diverse capital portfolio
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline required
10+ years of progressive experience leading complex capital planning, design, and construction projects
Experience leading multidisciplinary project management teams and developing staff
Demonstrated success managing large capital project portfolios with responsibility for budget, schedule, quality, and risk
Experience working in healthcare, higher education, research, or similarly complex institutional environments preferred
Strong knowledge of construction delivery methods, regulatory requirements, and project governance
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups
Preferred
Advanced degree
PMP, LEED AP, or other relevant professional certifications
Why This Role
Lead a diverse portfolio of high-impact capital projects across an academic medical center and research university
Develop and mentor a talented team of project management professionals
Partner with leaders across the University to shape projects that support patient care, education, and research
Join a collaborative organization committed to delivering innovative spaces that advance the University's mission
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Who can apply
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