Director, Campus Planning & Master Plans

University of Rochester; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 162,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking a Director of Facilities Planning to lead the Campus Master Plan and long-term capital project development across its campuses. You will align planning initiatives with education, research, clinical care, and community engagement, shaping the university’s physical environment.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, deans, and external partners to ensure sustainable, accessible campus development and effective capital budgeting, reporting to university

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Facilities Planning, Engineering, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in a related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide Campus Master Plan development to align with institutional priorities and academic goals.
• Translate strategic objectives into physical planning and infrastructure frameworks.
• Direct long-term facilities and land-use planning, addressing enrollment and research needs.
• Incorporate sustainability, resilience, and climate action into planning and design processes.
• Oversee relationships with architects, engineers, and consultants for capital programs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

GIS

Job description

University of Rochester is seeking a Director of Facilities Planning to lead the Campus Master Plan and long-term capital project development across its campuses. You will align planning initiatives with education, research, clinical care, and community engagement, shaping the university’s physical environment.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, deans, and external partners to ensure sustainable, accessible campus development and effective capital budgeting, reporting to university