About the Role
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 structure
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
