Sr Director, Design

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a Sr Director of Design and Construction (Space Planning & Operations) to lead capital project delivery for the Perelman School of Medicine, collaborating with executive leadership, department chairs, and facilities teams.

The role oversees design, planning, and construction programs, ensuring alignment with strategic campus goals, budget stewardship, and timely project execution across a complex academic medical environment.

Job description

Sr Director, Design & Construction (Space Planning & Operations)

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach toscholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been rankednationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbeswho named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city ofPhiladelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urbancampus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural,andrecreational activities. With its historical significance andlandmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety ofatmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includesexcellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and theirfamilies, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety ofprofessional development opportunities, supportive work and familybenefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,and much more.

Posted Job Title

Sr Director, Design & Construction (Space Planning &Operations)

Job Profile Title

Director D, Facilities

Job Description Summary

The Sr Director of Design and Construction works closely with theExecutive Director of Planning, Design & Construction and PSOMadministrative management, department chairs, and UniversityFacilities and Real Estate Services to oversee all capital projectimplementation for the Perelman School of Medicine (\