Associate Director, Design and Construction (Space Planning & Operations)

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Posted Job Title

Associate Director, Design and Construction (Space Planning & Operations)

Job Profile Title

Associate Director D

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