ZRG company has been engaged to recruit an Associate Vice President, Planning, Design & Construction for the University of Rochester.
About The University of Rochester:
Founded in 1850, the University of Rochester is one of the nation s leading research universities and is the cultural, artistic, and educational leader for the region. The University s motto, Meliora, embodies the goals of the University, which are to learn, discover, heal, create and make the world ever better. They are noted among top research universities as being exceptionally collaborative, offering both the intellectual excitement of a major research university with a top medical center and the intimacy and opportunities of a great liberal arts college. In 2022, U.S. News ranked Rochester 36th among Best National Universities and 25th for Best Value.
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 of Rochester enrolls more than 11,800 full time and part time undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
Position:
The AVP of Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) at the University of Rochester has responsibility for overseeing the planning, development, design, and construction processes for all capital projects at the University of Rochester. The AVP PDC will collaborate with University leadership, divisions, internal stakeholders and external resources and work to achieve the University s strategic plan and University master plan, meeting the needs of the stakeholders with long-term forward-thinking solutions.
Position Description:
- Reporting to the SAVP University Facilities and Services, the AVP is directly responsible for the coordination of the Planning and Design, Project Delivery, Space Planning and Capital Purchasing groups. The AVP will oversee directors, and through them project managers, who are responsible for managing the portfolio of capital projects of various programs from inception to completion following standard best practices (20%)
- The AVP provides direction and leads the University of Rochester property development, including leased spaces, research, medical, and educational facilities. The AVP collaborates with leadership and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with the strategic plan and space utilization needs of the University (15%)
- The AVP will participate in the development of long-term strategic initiatives to support both the Master and Strategic Plans (10%)
- The AVP will oversee the university architect and other personnel in aiding campus and healthcare units in the preparation of architectural programs for all major construction projects, including meeting with designers and building users from the onset of programming to completion (10%)
- In coordination with staff and University leadership, the AVP will help to develop capital budget requests including cost estimates and schedules. The AVP will prepare written resolutions and presentations for Board of Trustee (BOT) approval of capital projects and may on occasion need to attend and present to the BOT (10%)
- The AVP will regularly manage capital project execution within the real estate portfolio including over 12 million square feet across multiple campuses including, multiple specialized sites (10%)
- In collaboration with colleagues, the position also requires that the candidate be an experienced advocate for design excellence with a demonstrable background in projects that have been cited for their contributions to place-making, enriched environments for work, learning and/or study, as well as well-crafted construction and sustainability (5%)
- The AVP is responsible for coordinating with all project management teams, internal project stakeholders, and any external contractors to manage the successful delivery of projects. The incumbent should have a proven strong background in namely project delivery, including design, construction, scheduling, financial management (10%)
- The AVP is responsible for overseeing institutional development plans with the City of Rochester, the Town of Brighton, and other municipalities where the University of Rochester has facilities and maintains zoning development plans (5%)
- The AVP will be responsible for other duties as assigned (5%)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s Degree in architecture, engineering, planning or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- A minimum of ten (10) years (required or 15 years preferred) experience in the management of staff as well as multiple complex construction projects, ideally in a highly complex education, research, or medical environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated successful interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
- Candidates must have a demonstrated working knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations; building systems (mechanical/electrical/plumbing/envelope); and general knowledge of LEED certification process or similar environmental design standard as well as long range capital planning.
- Professional Licensure and/or Certifications preferred.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.
About ZRG Partners:
ZRG is a global talent advisory firm that is changing the way companies hire and manage talent. ZRG s data-driven approach to executive and professional search has been changing the way clients think about how to find top talent. The company s digital Zi platform combines talent intelligence, candidate insights, and process improvement to dramatically deliver executive searches quicker and with proven better results.