Director, Capital Planning and Sustainability

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President, Beach Building Services, the Director, Capital Planning and Sustainability provides executive leadership for the university's capital planning, campus development strategy, capital prioritization, space planning and utilization, sustainability, master planning, and associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR) functions. The Director leads the development of planning strategies, standards, and priorities that support the university's academic mission, operational objectives, stewardship of university assets, university wide sustainability commitments and initiatives, and long term physical development goals.

The position directs the evaluation, planning, and prioritization of capital projects/investments; oversees campus space planning, allocation, and utilization; maintains stewardship of the Campus Physical Master Plan, Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and related planning frameworks; provides leadership for the university's sustainability program and advancement of institutional sustainability goals; and serves as a principal advisor to university leadership on capital planning, campus development, sustainability, space utilization, and strategic investment in the university's physical environment.

The Director serves as the primary liaison to colleges, divisions, departments, and external stakeholders regarding campus planning priorities, space needs, sustainability objectives, and future development opportunities, promoting a coordinated, sustainable, and strategically aligned approach to campus development and stewardship of university assets.

• Capital Planning, Prioritization, and Campus Development Strategy:
  Develop and lead the university's capital planning and campus development strategy. Direct evaluation, planning, prioritization, and advancement of capital investments, capital renewal projects, deferred maintenance initiatives, modernization efforts, and strategic development opportunities. Coordinate development of capital priorities and supporting documentation for Chancellor's Office funding programs, including the Five Year Capital Improvement Program, Annual Capital Priorities process, Total Return Portfolio initiatives, and other funding opportunities.
  
  Develop planning frameworks and recommendations that align institutional priorities, operational needs, sustainability objectives, risk mitigation, and stewardship of university assets.
• Master Planning, Environmental Review, and Campus Planning:
  Provide stewardship of the Campus Physical Master Plan, Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Landscape Master Plan, and related planning frameworks. Lead campus planning studies, feasibility analyses, environmental review activities, and updates to planning documents. Guide campus development in accordance with adopted planning principles, sustainability commitments, regulatory requirements, and long term institutional goals. Serve as the university's lead authority on campus planning matters and provide strategic guidance regarding physical development of the campus.
• Space Planning, Standards, and Utilization:
  Direct administration of the campus space inventory, space database, planning standards, and utilization practices. Serve as the university's primary resource on space planning, allocation, utilization, and space policy. Coordinate administration of campus planning and space governance committees. Develop and implement strategies that support efficient, effective, and sustainable use of university facilities and resources. Provide analysis and recommendations regarding current and future space needs in support of the university's academic and operational objectives.
• Sustainability Leadership and Integration:
  Provide leadership for the university's sustainability program and serve as the university's senior representative for sustainability planning, strategy, performance measurement, and continuous improvement initiatives. Advance integration of sustainability principles into campus planning, facilities management, capital investments, deferred maintenance planning, operations, and long range development strategies. Lead implementation of university wide sustainability goals, climate commitments, and sustainability initiatives through collaboration with academic, administrative, operational, and student stakeholders.
  
  Provide oversight of sustainability reporting, performance metrics, and benchmarking programs, including STARS and related initiatives.
• Campus Design Leadership, Strategic Initiatives, and Student Development:
  Provide leadership for campus design visioning efforts, conceptual planning studies, donor funded initiatives, university wide way finding and placemaking programs, and other strategic campus enhancement projects as assigned. Oversee planning staff, student interns, and other assigned personnel engaged in planning, design, sustainability, and campus development initiatives. Foster…