Assistant Director of Planning, Design and Construction

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