Director of Planning and Construction

Director Of Planning And Construction

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible, Director of Planning and Construction opportunity.

Total Compensation

• Salary:
  Salary range begins at $126,360
• Benefits:
  The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year's Day), affordable medical plans, Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and $1400 for families (no match required, available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan), and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access.
  
  Please visit the Benefits page for more information.
• Work Location:
  
  This position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, pursuant to the College's Work Location Policy.

About Facilities Management

The Office of Facilities Management supports Haverford College's mission by stewarding one of the nation's most beautiful and historic liberal arts campuses. We are responsible for maintaining, renewing, and developing the physical environment that enables teaching, learning, research, residential life, and community engagement.

Our team oversees campus planning, capital projects, facilities operations, maintenance, utilities, grounds, and sustainability initiatives. We are committed to providing safe, welcoming, efficient, and sustainable facilities while preserving the distinctive character of Haverford's historic campus.

Facilities Management is more than an operational department; we are strategic partners in advancing the College's academic mission. We collaborate closely with faculty, staff, students, senior leadership, trustees, donors, architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver projects that enhance the campus experience and support the institution's long-term goals.

We seek professionals who value collaboration, thoughtful stewardship of resources, continuous improvement, and service to the campus community. Successful team members are committed to excellence, approach challenges with curiosity and creativity, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and understand that every project contributes to the educational mission of the College.

We value leaders who take ownership, make data-informed decisions, and ensure that every investment of the College's resources advances institutional priorities and creates lasting value for the campus community.

About the Position The Director of Planning and Construction provides strategic leadership and operational management for the planning, design, construction, renovation, and capital renewal activities of the College. This position is responsible for overseeing capital projects from concept through occupancy, ensuring projects support the institution's academic mission, campus character, sustainability goals, operational needs, and long-term campus planning objectives.

The Director serves as the College's primary representative for capital project delivery and collaborates extensively with senior leadership, faculty, staff, students, trustees, donors, architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities. The role requires balancing strategic planning, technical expertise, financial stewardship, stakeholder engagement, and day-to-day project execution within the context of a small liberal arts college environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Capital Project Leadership

• Direct and manage the College's capital construction and renovation program, including academic, residential, administrative, athletic, infrastructure, and campus landscape projects
• Oversee projects through all phases including feasibility, programming, design, estimating, bidding/procurement, construction, commissioning, occupancy, and closeout
• Establish project scopes, schedules, budgets, and performance expectations
• Ensure projects align with institutional priorities, campus master plans, and operational objectives
• Monitor project performance related to budget, schedule, quality, and risk

Campus Planning and Strategic Initiatives

• Support implementation and refinement of the Campus Comprehensive Plan and related strategic planning efforts
• Evaluate space utilization, deferred maintenance priorities, infrastructure renewal needs, and long-range campus development opportunities
• Assist senior leadership in developing project priorities and capital planning recommendations
• Coordinate planning studies, feasibility analyses, and consultant-led assessments

Consultant and Contractor Management

• Lead selection, procurement, and management of architects, engineers, consultants, construction managers, and contractors
• Administer Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), bidding processes, and consultant evaluations in…