Associate Director for Campus Planning

The Associate Director for Campus Planning leads, coordinates, and executes campus development projects from initiation through closeout. The role manages a portfolio of capital and space‑planning projects, ensuring delivery within approved scope, schedule, and budget while aligning outcomes with university strategic priorities. The position oversees full project lifecycles, including scope definition, stakeholder coordination, resource planning, milestone development, risk management, and quality assurance. The Associate Director directs cross‑functional teams of internal staff and external consultants to deliver complex campus improvement projects on time and within budget. Success requires strong project management expertise, proactive problem solving, the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, and consistent application of university design standards, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals. Responsibilities Supervises and mentors project coordinators, planners, and support staff, providing guidance on project management best practices, technical standards, and professional development. Lead and manage multiple capital and space-planning projects, ensuring delivery within approved scope, budget, and schedule. Develop and maintain project plans, including scope, success metrics, budgets, schedules, and resource needs and coordinate with internal departments, external consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure timely project execution aligned with project objectives and university standards. Oversee design development, ensuring compliance with university standards, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder needs. Lead team project meetings and monitor project progress through regular reporting, performance dashboards, risk assessments, and issue resolution. Conduct site inspections, facility assessments, and quality reviews; document findings and recommend corrective actions. Manage project documentation, procurement processes, RFPs, and contract negotiations in accordance with university policies. Manage the University Space Inventory Database, CAD files, and technical building documentation to support accurate planning and operations. Support sustainability, energy management, and utility conservation initiatives through planning and project integration. Ensure safety compliance and adherence to all applicable regulations throughout project execution. Monitor and evaluate contractor and construction team performance through scheduled progress reviews ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, quality standards, safety protocols, and university policies. Perform additional duties necessary to support campus planning and institutional objectives. Qualifications Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects through all phases, applying formal project management methodologies. Strong knowledge of building codes, regulatory requirements, and building systems, ensuring compliance from design through construction. Demonstrated leadership in directing cross‑functional teams, facilitating decisions, and driving timely project completion. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with ability to assess needs, propose solutions, and support strategic planning. Strong communication skills (written, verbal, visual) with ability to convey technical and project information to diverse audiences. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project for budgeting and reporting. Working knowledge of construction methods, materials, quality control, contract administration, and interpretation of drawings/specifications. Ability to evaluate testing results, conduct code research, and develop compliant, technically sound solutions. Understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and other major building systems and how they integrate in project delivery. Proficiency in construction scheduling techniques, including critical path analysis and schedule impact evaluation. Preferred Experience with design and collaboration software, including AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Smartsheet, and Adobe Creative Suite, is preferred. Project management certification (PMP, CCM, LEED AP) preferred. Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities. Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity. This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr