Facilities Planning Director

About the role

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community dedicated to students' intellectual and personal growth. As a key member of the College's leadership team, the Facilities Planning Director works closely with CUNY's Office of Facilities Planning, Construction and Management, and other departments to ensure that all projects adhere to high standards of design and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Develops appropriate architectural design standards that establish the framework for future projects.

• Collaborates on the development of preliminary design guidelines, conceptual design analysis, cost analysis, evaluation of alternatives, and implementation of schedules for projects being scoped for inclusion in the capital budget.

• Communicates project-specific architectural design criteria and guidelines to design consultants, contractors, and end users.

• Collaborates with the Vice President for Finance and Administration on the evaluation of project-specific knowledge, skills, and abilities of architectural and engineering consultants, and participates in the selection process.

• Assists in the presentation of project development for the approval of CUNY's Facilities Committee and CUNY's Board of Trustees for projects costing more than $500,000.

• Represents Borough of Manhattan Community College on University committees, when required.

• Plans and designs, which involves the expansion and alteration of parking lots, the creation of new vehicular roadways, exterior ramps, pedestrian walkways, and the selection of site furniture and site amenities.

• Identifies projects to be presented to the Vice President for Finance and Administration for consideration.

• Maintains compliance with a myriad of Federal, State, and local codes, including building, fire, health, and other codes, regulations, guidelines, and reference standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, engineering, or related field and eight (8) years' applicable experience is required.

• Preferred: Proficient in AutoCAD or similar type of design/architectural software, experience in higher education facilities management, space planning, and capital projects, knowledge of CUNY/NYS regulations, asset management, and procurement, strong communication, project management, and customer service skills.