Assistant Vice President, Architecture, Engineering and Construction

Society for College and University Planning; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Society for College and University Planning in Ann Arbor is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. This role involves leading the planning and execution of significant campus development projects aligned with the university's strategic priorities.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience overseeing large-scale design and construction endeavors and expertise in project controls and governance. They will liaise with diverse academic and administrative units to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience overseeing multidisciplinary design and construction organizations.
• Proven record of delivering major construction and renovation projects.
• Deep expertise in procurement and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term strategies for campus development and renovations.
• Align project execution with university mission and strategic priorities.
• Lead through subordinate directors and managers across functions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project controls expertise

Governance knowledge

Risk management

Collaboration skills

Job description

Assistant Vice President, Architecture, Engineering and Construction

Posted: 6/9/26

Deadline: 9/7/26

About This Organization

University of Michigan

Job Duties

• Develop and execute long-term strategies for campus development, major renovations, infrastructure enhancement, utility distribution planning, and deferred maintenance renewal.
• Align Architecture, Engineering, and Construction planning and execution with university mission, Campus Master Plan direction, and Facilities and Operations strategic priorities.
• Lead through subordinate directors and managers across architecture, engineering, construction, and project delivery functions.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle: feasibility, programming, design, construction, commissioning, closeout, and post-occupancy evaluation/learning.
• Serve as a primary liaison to academic leadership, Michigan Medicine, athletics, research units, student life, and administrative partners.
• Provide stewardship of the multi-year capital portfolio; allocate resources and manage expenditures within budget limitations.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will bring senior leadership experience overseeing large, multidisciplinary design and construction organizations and capital programs of significant scale and complexity, with a proven record of delivering major new construction and renovation projects, including work in occupied and mission-critical environments. They will offer deep expertise in project controls, governance, procurement, contracting, and risk management, along with the ability to lead through others, develop leaders, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service.