Director Campus Planning, Design & University Architect

About the role

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.

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

Requirements

• Knowledge of design and construction industries
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state rules and regulations
• Skills in project management
• Skills 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 15 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience & education may be considered
• NYS Architect License

Skills

• Knowledge of design and construction industries
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state rules and regulations
• Skills in project management
• Skills 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

Benefits

Eligible for RIT's comprehensive benefits program, including: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Sick and vacation time, 12 paid holidays per year, Retirement and financial planning resources, Educational benefits for employees and dependents, Employee wellness program, Free use of on-site fitness facilities

Pay

$130,800-$155,000

Schedule

Exempt