Assistant Director of Planning, Design and Construction

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus Title Assistant Director of Planning, Design and Construction Department Facilities Services Position Summary

SUNY Geneseo-New York's Public Honors College-relies on a high performing Facilities Planning & Construction (PDC) team to deliver safe, sustainable, and mission aligned capital and campus projects. The Assistant Director of Planning, Design & Construction provides leadership, technical expertise, and project oversight across all phases of planning, design, and construction.

Reporting to the Director of Facilities Planning & Construction, the Assistant Director serves as a senior project leader, code compliance authority, and supervisor for project management staff. The role ensures that campus projects meet SUNY, SUCF, OGS, DASNY, and NYS regulatory requirements while advancing Geneseo's strategic priorities, sustainability goals, and long-range facilities plans.

The Assistant Director represents the College in interactions with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and campus stakeholders. This position requires strong technical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects in a dynamic institutional environment.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree with at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, construction, or facilities project management OR Bachelor's degree with at least five (5) years of related experience
• Experience managing capital or campus construction projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications
• NYS Building Official or ability to obtain certification within 1 year of appointment
• Experience with project budgeting, cost estimating, and scheduling
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam/Adobe, and project management platforms (Procore, Newforma, Autodesk Build, etc.)
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Valid NYS driver's license
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Candidates for this position must be legally permitted to work in the United States. VISA sponsorship isnotavailable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Engineering Technology, or related field
• Professional licensure or certifications (PE, RA, PMP, CCM, CEO)
• Experience in higher education, public sector, or large institutional environments
• Familiarity with SUCF, OGS, DASNY, and SUNY capital project processes
• Experience with capital budget development, procurement, and contract administration
• Knowledge of sustainability practices, LEED, WELL, or energy efficient design
• Experience mentoring or supervising project management staff

License/Certification Other Skills Required Supervision Received

This position will be supervised by Director of Planning and Construction.

Supervision Exercised

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S453 Number of Vacancies 1 Line # to be filled 0183 Full or Part-time Full-Time Appointment Type Term Anticipated Appointment Start Date Job Posting Date 06/26/2026 Apply By 07/17/2026 Job Posting Closed Date Open Until Filled Yes Salary $110,000-$125,000 Special Instructions to Applicant

Please attach a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references, at least two of which should be supervisory. References will be contacted after initial interviews. For guaranteed consideration applications must be received by 7/17/2026

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

• Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
• Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
• Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

• Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

• Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu. Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion!

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report(ASR) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5581

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 45% Job Duty/ Responsibility

Project Leadership, Design Coordination & Construction Oversight

• Serve as the College's representative for assigned capital and campus projects from planning through closeout.
• Lead design coordination, including plan and specification reviews, stakeholder engagement, and comment resolution.
• Oversee construction activities, ensuring compliance with contract documents, NYS Building Code, OSHA, and SUCF & campus standards.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, payment applications, and project documentation.
• Conduct site visits, observe construction progress, identify noncompliant work, and issue corrective direction.
• Coordinate pre-bid meetings, post-bid reviews, and preconstruction kickoff sessions.
• Support project budgeting, cost estimating, scheduling, and funding requests.
• Ensure timely communication of project impacts to campus stakeholders.
• Maintain a regular onsite presence and respond to off-hours emergencies as needed.

Percentage Of Time 25% Job Duty/ Responsibility

Planning, Capital Development & Technical Standards

• Support long-range facilities planning, capital prioritization, and infrastructure renewal strategies.
• Assist in developing project scopes, feasibility studies, and programming documents.
• Participate in campus master planning and space planning initiatives.
• Develop and maintain campus design standards, construction guidelines, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate consultant procurement, including RFP development, evaluations, and contract administration.
• Ensure alignment with SUNY capital processes (7554, 7555, 7557) and state agency requirements (SUCF, OGS, DASNY, OSC).
• Provide technical guidance on system integration, maintainability, and operational impacts.

Percentage Of Time 20% Job Duty/ Responsibility

Regulatory Compliance, Code Enforcement & Risk Management

• Serve as or support the Campus Code Enforcement Officer, including building permits, inspections, and Certificates of Occupancy.
• Ensure compliance with NYS Building & Energy Codes, OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and SUNY policies.
• Coordinate with Environmental Health & Safety on inspections, emergency preparedness, and incident response.
• Oversee MWBE/SDVOB compliance, reporting, and contractor documentation.
• Review and approve life-safety, fire protection, and accessibility components of project designs.
• Maintain required project records, compliance documentation, and audit-ready files.

Percentage Of Time 10% Job Duty/ Responsibility

Staff Supervision, Office Operations & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for project managers and support staff.
• Establish expectations for customer service, documentation quality, and project delivery standards.
• Support professional development, training, and succession planning within the PDC team.
• Maintain strong communication with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Represent PDC on campus committees and institutional planning efforts
• Support document archives, including as-builts, O&M manuals, and digital project

records.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

• • Please describe your education and your progressively responsible experience in planning, design, construction, or facilities project management. Include your degree (if applicable), total years of relevant experience, and a brief description of your roles and responsibilities that demonstrate increasing levels of responsibility over time.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents