Campus Planning and Development strategically aligns campus planning, capital projects, capital renewal and infrastructure planning, and real estate strategy to propose and implement planned renewal and expansion of university physical resources to support academic, research, clinical practice, and community needs for Tufts’ four campuses. The integration of sustainability and reaching carbon neutrality is critical to all these efforts. We collaborate across the University to develop integrated, innovative, and feasible near- and long-planning solutions.

The Director, Capital Renewal and Infrastructure develops strategies for identifying, addressing, prioritizing, and costing critical capital renewal needs (building systems and envelope, landscape, hardscape, infrastructure) in support of the university’s teaching, research and clinical practice missions and close integration with the university’s sustainability goals. Applying an understanding of both design and operations, a strategic and collaborative mind-set, a high-level of analytical ability, and excellent communication skills, the Director, Capital Renewal and Infrastructure integrates planned renewal with campus strategic goals and vision and to develop recommendations for projects across Tufts University’s four campuses. Also, manages planner staff.

Essential Functions:

• Leads the planning for Tufts University’s capital renewal program and sets goals, objectives, and standards in support of the university’s mission and priorities.
• Serves as a key participant in the development of the university’s 10-year capital plan, and the integration of asset renewal requirements, asset modernization and program needs. Creates an effective and collaborative governance structure for developing: the 10-year capital renewal and funding plan, creating processes, protocols and documentation for assessment, prioritization, and decision-making; and resource optimization for renewal with a big-picture and value-based approach.
• Integrates carbon neutrality goals into all facility, equipment, and infrastructure renewals, working closely with colleagues in the Operations Division and the Office of Sustainability.
• Manages the capital renewal budget. Develops a robust, collaborative process and system for cost estimating, reviewing priorities, and fair and consistent renewal fund allocation strategy across assets on all four campuses.
• Collaborates with colleagues across Operations and in other divisions on analyses and management of campus infrastructure including utility systems, athletics fields, landscape, parking, etc. Maintains strong working relationships on all four campuses with facilities directors, facilities engineering, and schools’ representatives to discuss priorities.
• Tracks and benchmarks against industry trends and recommends best practices for Tufts in assessing asset conditions, managing data, and developing and implementing priorities. Includes best practices in preventive and corrective maintenance, supporting and leading the modernization of existing assets.
• Clearly communicates goals and desired outcomes to a variety of audiences including Senior Leadership through quantitative and qualitative analyses, graphics, and presentations.
• Manages professional planning staff. Establishes goals, coaches, monitors and appraises performance, and ensures developmental opportunities.

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field with 15+ years of experience
• Strategic thinking and problem definition and solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership and collaborative experience in a large, complex organization
• Ability to work independently in a highly customer service-oriented environment, manage stakeholder relationships, and to work effectively as a member of a project team
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work effectively in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment and to value and respect different perspectives
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, both verbally, graphically and in writing
• Proficiency in Excel and database manipulation
• Familiarity with local Building Codes, including Massachusetts Accessibility Guidelines
• Familiarity and experience with LEED, PassivHaus, other sustainability rating systems desired

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in architecture, construction management, business or related field
• Experience working at a higher educational institution and/or non-profits, or a private firm serving institutional clients
• Experience managing team of staff members, both internal and external consultants and working on multiple projects in differing stages at one time
• Training staff for increased responsibility and career development
• High level of understanding of finances, design, construction project management and contract analysis/evaluation
• Understanding of HVAC equipment and systems, linear infrastructure, decarbonization planning, implementation and incentive rebates is beneficial
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, and facilities management systems preferred

About Tufts University

This is Tufts. Tufts is a student-centered research university with a constellation of world-class schools encompassing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelong learning programs. Across the university, students satisfy their intellectual curiosity, jump-start rewarding careers, and unlock bright, promising futures. Through rigorous academics, groundbreaking research, and a commitment to civic engagement and leadership, our community of students, faculty, and staff collaborate across four Massachusetts campuses to build a brighter world (Medford/Somerville, Grafton, Boston-Chinatown, and Boston-Fenway). Our employees light the way. Tufts develops innovative solutions for the most complex global challenges of our time through teaching, research, and an unparalleled investment in civic engagement. In administration and operations, in dining centers and in labs, every employee plays a role in our mission for a better, brighter world. At Tufts, the work you do matters. So do you. Enjoy flexible and remote opportunities, innovative benefits, and an inclusive, welcoming, collaborative culture that supports you. Develop your skills. Take classes. Advance your career. ...Do work that makes you proud in a community you love. All while taking great care of yourself and the people who matter most. We’re all in on creating an anti-racist culture of belonging. Across Tufts, we’ve deepened our commitment to making the university a truly inclusive place. Where every member of our community contributes and feels like they belong. Where diverse perspectives are seen as our strength, and great ideas are always heard. In offices, labs, classrooms, and beyond, we’re doing this work together, knowing it is the foundation of our mission to create a brighter world. An innovative university needs resourceful people who make things happen. Here, collaboration isn’t just a buzzword, colleagues actually care, and community means everything. Sound appealing? Come join us. Choose a campus and find the role that fits you. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/

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