Binghamton University, State University of New York, retained Helbling to conduct an executive search to secure a Senior Director of Planning, Design & Construction.

Position Summary & Primary Responsibilites

• Manage the daily activities of the Office of Planning, Design and Construction Management.
• Work in partnership with the State University Construction Fund (SUCF), the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), outside architectural/engineering firms, consultants, and contractors to ensure that all capital projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Work collaboratively with the campus community on all aspects of planning, design, and construction. 
• Ensure that projects comply with NYS standards and SUNY/SUCF requirements.
• Participate in the capital improvement planning process.
• Manage the updating of the Campus Master Plan.
• Enforce all federal, state, and campus safety rules and regulations for all personnel on job sites.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes and requirements.
• Ensure construction procurement and execution complies with all applicable MWBE policies and procedures.
• Manage grant funded projects in accordance with SUNY, Research Foundation, and other agency rules and regulations.
• Possess strong leadership abilities.
• Have exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders, both internally and externally. 
• Have a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale design and construction projects. 
• Be an effective leader who can mentor and inspire a diverse and dedicated team of professionals, while sustaining a positive work environment.

About Binghamton

Binghamton University (Binghamton) is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Its unique character—shaped by outstanding academics, facilities, and community life—promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

One of four research universities in the SUNY system, Binghamton enrolls more than 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its six schools and colleges. Founded in 1946, this relatively young university has swiftly built a reputation for excellence in undergraduate education that is bolstered by growing, high-quality graduate programs and a rapidly expanding research enterprise that places it among the elite universities in the nation that have earned very high research activity status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Binghamton is consistently ranked among the top 40 public universities in the nation and has been called the “premier public university in the northeast” by the Fiske Guide to Colleges for over a decade, distinguishing itself for its exceptional quality combined with affordability. The university has received national recognition for its special programs and overall success in 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of active working experience in architecture, engineering, planning, design, or construction.
• Active architecture or engineering license in good standing (NCARB registration is preferred).
• Relevant supervisory/management experience in a complex organization and demonstrated progressive managerial and leadership experience in related areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Experience working in higher education, either as an employee of an institution or as a service provider such as a design firm, consultant, or contractor.
• Experience with latest design tools and methodologies, building codes, and construction standards.
• Experience reviewing design and construction documents for constructability and conformance to project requirements, identifying and resolving complex issues and conflicts.
• Experience with New York State agencies/authorities such as the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), and the State University Construction Fund (SUCF). 
• Design/build experience highly desirable.

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate based on sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission.  Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.