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 is not available.

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

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.