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Associate Director, Design and Construction (Space Planning & Operations)
University of Pennsylvania
Associate Director, Design and Construction (Space Planning & Operations)
University of Pennsylvania
 Associate Director, Design and Construction (Space Planning & Operations) University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Associate Director, Design and Construction (Space Planning & Operations) Job Profile Title Associate Director D, Facilities Job Description Summary The Associate Director for Planning, Design and Construction is directly responsible for the development, management, and implementation of PSOM construction, renovation, and relocation projects. The Associate Director applies sound management practices to projects involving facilities renovations and new construction, in the areas of project initiation, project administration, internal and external collaboration, data and information management, project team communications, programming, budgeting, scheduling, status reporting, Tele/data planning and activation, move planning and coordination, specialized equipment procurement as well as carrying out special projects. In so doing, supports the overall mission of the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine. This position is considered 'essential.' Job Description Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field is preferred and 5 to 7 years' relevant experience, or equivalent combination of the education and experience. Preferred experience in bio-medical research laboratory design within an academic environment. Job Knowledge and Personal Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, patient, good managerial and people skills, accurate and precise, organized, willing to follow procedures/regimen, familiar with database software packages, CAD/CAFM systems, and with basic building infrastructure systems and space planning. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The Perelman School of Medicine is a twelve-building research and teaching complex with emphasis on biomedical research. As such, and to ensure successful fulfillment of its mission (research and education), the School Community requires a much higher level of support service delivery than usually experienced in a typical academic environment. Problems that would be mere annoyances in some facilities have the potential of destroying thousands of dollars and months or years of often-irreplaceable work. The Department of Space Planning & Operations is responsible for coordinating and assuring uninterrupted delivery of the necessary utility and other support services. The above statement is included in this position description in an attempt to provide the reader with an understanding of: 1) The responsibilities of this Office; 2) The importance to both the School and the University of the work performed; and 3) The stress and pressure placed upon employees by the emergency situations to which they must repeatedly respond. 4) All employees of the Space Planning & Operations department are considered to be 'essential.' Department / School Perelman School of Medicine Pay Range $91,000.00 - $98,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered. Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. University Benefits
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/AnatomyChemistry-Building/Associate-Director--Design-and-Construction--Space-Planning---Operations-_JR00095232-1 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-6c66e6c208dc2746a1a86438a6ce554b
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About University of Pennsylvania
Penn has a long and proud tradition of intellectual rigor and pursuit of innovative knowledge, begun by Benjamin Franklin in 1740. That tradition lives today through the creativity, entrepreneurship, and engagement of our faculty, students, and staff. Academic life at Penn is unparalleled, with an undergraduate student body of 10,000 from every U.S. state and around the world. The entering class of 2015 is the most talented and diverse in Penn's history. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the country, Penn welcomes an additional 10,000 students to our top-ranked graduate and professional schools.
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