The University of Rochester has named Jennifer Kuczynski associate vice president for Planning, Design, and Construction (PDC).
Reporting to the senior associate vice president for Facilities and Services, Kuczynski provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the planning, design, and construction of all large-scale capital projects across the University enterprise, ensuring the institution’s built environment supports its mission of education, research, and clinical care. Aligning physical infrastructure with strategic goals, Kuczynski leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for campus planning, architectural/engineering design, and project execution.
Kuczynski first joined the University in 2012 and most recently served as the interim executive director for PDC, where she oversaw a $1.2 billion portfolio of active capital construction projects.
Bringing more than three decades of leadership and project management experience to the role, Kuczynski holds a bachelor’s degree in architectural/interior design and art from Central Michigan University, a project management certification from the State University of New York at Brockport, and Certified Healthcare Constructor accreditation from the American Society of Health Care Engineers.