Job No. 156060
- Job Title:
- Associate Vice President of Planning, Design & Construction
- Employer:
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Dartmouth College
- Location:
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Hanover , NH
- Posting Date:
- 04-Aug-2025
- Description:
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Position Purpose
The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Planning, Design & Construction provides strategic and operational leadership for campus-wide capital planning, architectural and engineering design, construction project management, and turnover to Operations. This position supports the College’s mission through thoughtful stewardship of physical assets, effective space planning, and sustainable infrastructure development. The AVP is a key member of the Campus Services (CS) leadership team and works collaboratively across departments to align physical development with academic, research, and community goals. In addition, engagement with Advancement and key donors is essential. The AVP takes initiative in anticipating and resolving financial, technical, permitting, coordination and communication issues that may confront the College in execution of the projects. As part of the Campus Services (CS) leadership team the AVP promotes strong collaboration and engagement with colleagues in planning, engineering, design, and operations.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required.
Successful completion of a full course of study at an accredited college or university leading to a master’s or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
Fifteen years of direct experience in the planning, design, and construction of complex capital projects and programs, including at least five years at a leadership level.
Successful experience demonstrating leadership of the project delivery process including the design and construction phase with resolution of design-related issues of construction documents, and field issues during the construction phase.
Experience building effective project delivery systems; familiarity and experience with alternative project delivery methods.
Proven leader in growing and managing teams to address a high volume of workload.
Ability to converse technically with engineers and architects regarding campus infrastructure and the design and construction of the various building types associated with a residential college.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working at leadership level in higher education.
A command of contractual methods and issues.
Excellent supervisory and interpersonal communications skills.
Flexible and diplomatic management style that empowers staff, sets high expectations, and holds department colleagues accountable.
Strong service orientation and a demonstrated desire to continually improve the services and operations of an organization.
A high level of comfort with a fast-paced, intense and complex environment where priorities can change rapidly.
Highly developed staffing and budget resource management skills.
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability.
Conceptual thinker who is attentive to details.
Ability to work with diverse and at times opposing constituencies.
Familiarity with Town, State, and Federal codes and ordinances.
Knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards and regulations.
Ability to develop and maintain project budgets, cash flow projections and schedules.
Skills in interpreting architectural and construction contracts.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Julie Findley, CFAO & Interim VP for Facilities
Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-3323
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Julie Findley, CFAO & Interim VP for Facilities
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.