Associate Vice President of Planning, Design & Construction
University of Rochester
Application
Details
Posted: 24-Mar-26
Location: Rochester, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Categories:
Operations
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Academic Medical Group
College / University
Health Care System
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: R267796
The University of Rochester is seeking an Associate Vice President of Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) to lead the strategy and execution of a $500M+ annual capital portfolio across the Medical Center and Academic campus.
This is a highly visible, enterprise leadership role responsible for shaping how the University plans, prioritizes, and delivers capital projects—from major healthcare facilities to academic, research, and campus infrastructure.
This role is ideal for a leader who enjoys operating at both a strategic and operational level and is excited to drive impact across a complex, evolving institution.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Capital Planning
Lead long-range campus planning and develop a comprehensive Facilities Master Plan
Advise senior leadership on capital investment and campus development strategy
Align capital planning with institutional priorities
Capital Project Delivery
Oversee delivery of large-scale construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects
Ensure consistency across scope, budget, schedule, and quality
Establish governance, project delivery models, and reporting structures
Organizational Leadership
Lead and develop a team of 6 Directors and broader PDC staff
Build a high-performing, collaborative organization with clear structure and accountability
Align staffing models to support a dynamic capital portfolio
Financial and Operational Management
Oversee capital budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting
Ensure strong controls and transparency across project performance
Improve processes, systems, and operational efficiency
Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with academic, clinical, and administrative leaders across the University
Present to executive leadership, boards, and committees
Serve as a liaison with municipalities, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, planning, or a related field required
10+ years of leadership experience managing complex capital projects and teams
Experience in healthcare, higher education, or similarly complex institutional environments strongly preferred
Demonstrated success leading large-scale capital portfolios and multidisciplinary teams
Strong knowledge of building systems, codes, and regulations (particularly in healthcare or lab environments)
Experience with capital planning, financial oversight, and project governance
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Preferred
Advanced degree
LEED AP, PMP, or construction management certifications
Why This Role
Lead a diverse and high-impact capital portfolio across medical, academic, and research environments
Opportunity to shape long-term campus development strategy
Highly visible role with enterprise-wide influence
Opportunity to drive process improvement and transformation
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Founded in 1850, the University of Rochester is one of the nation’s leading research universities and is the cultural, artistic, healthcare, and educational leader for the region. The University is home to nearly 12,000 students and 3,900 full- and part-time faculty, who serve the University’s teaching, research, and clinical missions in eight schools and colleges and its renowned medical center.
Located in the city of Rochester, on the southern shore of Lake Ontario and northwest of the picturesque Finger Lakes in New York State, the university is fortunate to be located in a community rich in history and promise. Rochester offers its 1.1 million area residents the amenities of a large metropolitan area with a cost of living not available in many areas of comparable or larger size. The university’s extensive ...engagement with the Rochester community spans cultural opportunities provided by the Eastman School of Music and the Memorial Art Gallery to direct involvement with public institutions, such as a successful partnership with East High School, which aims to serve as a model for revitalizing urban public education.
