Associate Director of Design, Operations

Associate Director of Design, Operations Full-time Work Format: Hybrid Harvard Job Function: Facilities Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Salary Grade: 058 Department: Operations FLSA Status: Exempt Company Description By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join Harvard Business School? Harvard Business School, located on a 40-acre campus in Boston, was founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University. It is among the world's most trusted sources of management education and thought leadership. For more than a century, the School's faculty has combined a passion for teaching with rigorous research conducted alongside practitioners at world-leading organizations to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. Through a dynamic ecosystem of research, learning, and entrepreneurship that includes MBA, Doctoral, Executive Education, and Online programs, as well as numerous initiatives, centers, institutes, and labs, Harvard Business School fosters bold new ideas and collaborative learning networks that shape the future of business. Job Description Job Summary: Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Planning and Design, this role provides senior-level design management for HBS capital and Improvements & Alterations (I&A) projects, from study through schematic design (SD) and design development (DD) phases, and leads the stand-up and ongoing governance of a Building Information Management (BIM) program for HBS facilities and space data. Planning and design strategy remains the responsibility of the Senior Director; this role executes against that strategy at the project level – translating direction into concept plans, design standards compliance, and consultant/vendor management. The BIM program is oriented toward facilities and space management – extending and enriching the existing CAFM system – rather than construction-phase modeling, which remains the responsibility of Capital Programs. This role is expected to build deep institutional and technical knowledge over its first year; in that period, decisions on BIM standards and program direction are made in close partnership with the Senior Director. Job-Specific Responsibilities: General: Executes project-level design management in support of planning and design strategy set by the Senior Director. Negotiates and prepares standard Harvard University agreements for design and planning consulting. Works with an Operations-wide team on development and updating of campus-wide space, interior, and architectural standards. Supervises vendors, outsourced technical consultants, and student interns as assigned. Design Management: Manages assigned capital and I&A projects through study, schematic design (SD), and design development (DD) phases. Supports development of the annual and multi-year Capital Budget (led by the Senior Director of Capital Programs) in defining, planning, and scoping potential projects. Works with campus departments on space-related requests; develops and enforces campus design and specification standards. Develops architectural test fits and concept viability studies as needed. Facilitates user discussions and ensures architects' plans meet the school's functional and aesthetic needs. Works closely with project managers in supporting all aspects of project design and delivery, advising on design-related objectives from preconstruction through project closeout. Collaborates with the Interiors and Furniture Manager and outside design consultants to ensure a coordinated furniture, finish, and interior design process. Coordinates interior design and sustainable material discussions with Harvard and external resources and consultants. Prepares reports, analyses, and presentation materials