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

Category:: Management/ Executive
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Department:: Facilities Management
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Feb 13, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 00011
Position ID:: 172622

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first- generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

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.

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.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=172622

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.