Director of Planning and Design

Location: Westchester Campus · Type: Full time · Posted: 2026-06-12 · Reference: R14809

Reporting to the Sr. Director for Construction, Projects, and Infrastructure, the Director of Planning and Design is responsible for oversight of architectural and interior design services; campus space utilization; compliance with local land use ordinance including the LMU Master Plan documents; and overall campus design standards. In addition, this position is responsible for directing and supervising efficient and orderly operation of Facilities Management (FM) projects as assigned by the Senior Director.

campus client relations, performance quality and customer satisfaction, budget and project management, and administration for each assigned project. This role coordinates completion of work by internal teams and third-party service providers such as design firms and consultants.

guide the physical development of the campus and the utilization of campus space in support of the University's mission and strategic plan. Provide technical planning expertise on a wide range of tasks including campus-wide planning; space, building and site programming; strategic capital project planning; and project development for academic and residential environments.

integration with other administrative departments involved in campus planning and space planning.

university strategic planning, space programming, project feasibility, budget, and schedule development. This position leads the discretionary project approvals process, in the pre-design phase of projects, and in project initiation. This position may carry a select set of projects through all phases to occupancy.

assure conformance to applicable building codes and safety requirements.

submitted by commissioned architects, engineers and other public and private agencies.

preparation of sketches, conceptual renderings, architectural designs, data specifications and presentations.

including space planning, specifying and ordering all FF&E's; oversight/management of campus moves, scheduling and interfacing with consultants and vendors.

of land use for purposes of space planning and campus Master Plan compliance utilizing knowledge and background in zoning, development regulations and capital improvement programs.

including day-to-day supervision of LMU staff and external architectural/engineering consultants.

budget reports. Ensure plans are updated and that as-built drawings are obtained and archived; review of design plans and specifications for LMU- designed projects; preparation of documents for use during bid process; and job walks with design teams /vendors on projects.

community and at professional organizations or associations, serve on committees as required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

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Staff Regular

Salary range

$100,100.00 - $135,100.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www. lmu.edu for more information.)