Assistant Vice Chancellor: Campus Planning & Construction

Vanderbilt; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee seeks an Assistant Vice Chancellor for Programming, Design, & Construction to lead the Capital Plan and Design Standards for construction and renovation of campus facilities.

The AVC will supervise a team of 24 architects, construction managers, planners, and staff, coordinating with stakeholders to develop master plans and ensure timely, cost-effective project execution in a complex university setting.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience.
• 8+ years of experience leading teams.
• Knowledge of campus planning.
• Ability to solve space and campus planning issues, understand urban planning context and collaborate as a team.
• Knowledge of universal design principles and ADA compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead conversations and initiatives related to accessibility standards.
• Comfort to communicate in written, verbal, and graphic form.
• Experience and comfort in working in a fast-paced environment and managing projects with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team of experts in creating and maintaining standards for construction and renovation of the built environment.
• Manage the Capital Plan and Design Standards governing Vanderbilt's construction programs.
• Coordinate with Metro Codes, Zoning, Fire Marshals and government agencies.
• Oversee pricing, shop drawings, and project takeoffs to ensure schedule and budget compliance.
• Ensure project governance through Steering Committee meetings and upward communication.

Skills

Team leadership

Campus planning

Strategic planning

ADA compliance

Accessibility standards

Stakeholder management

Communication (written)

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee seeks an Assistant Vice Chancellor for Programming, Design, & Construction to lead the Capital Plan and Design Standards for construction and renovation of campus facilities.

The AVC will supervise a team of 24 architects, construction managers, planners, and staff, coordinating with stakeholders to develop master plans and ensure timely, cost-effective project execution in a complex university setting.