Vice President Project

THOMAS R. SIMMONDS

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Oswego, New York 13126

Proven leadership, vision and communication skills. A unique ability to

make connections and implement team oriented strategies for transforming

Home: 315-***-****

physical environments that support engagement, learning, climate and culture.

Mobile: 315-***-****

Space matters and planning holds the key.

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Professional Experience & Accomplishments

Present Special Projects Assistant, Office of Administration & Finance SUNY Oswego

Assisting the Vice President of Administration & Finance on planning and implementation relating to

capital plan and sustainability activities.

6/09 9/12 Associate Vice President for Facilities SUNY Oswego

Chief facilities officer overseeing Facilities Design & Construction, Facilities Maintenance & Operations,

and Environmental Health & Safety departments. Coordinated all daily administrative operational strategies

and budgeting, conceptual planning, sustainability planning, and chief liaison for past 5year $300 million dollar

capital development plan coordinated with SUCF and DASNY agencies. Current projects include a new 350 bed

Village LEED Gold townhouse complex, and a new 230,000 sq ft Science Engineering Innovation complex.

March 2007 Received the SUNY Chancellor s Award for Excellence in Professional Service.

3/99 5/09 Director of Facilities Design & Construction SUNY Oswego

Provided leadership in the management of capital facility investments of the college through effective utilization

of staff, consultants, and contracted resources. Established the newly created department to address capital

campus development vision. Duties include significant coordination and communication activities with various

internal client organizations and with external funding and regulatory agencies, and oversaw the initial capital

revitalization plan on campus including over 100 million dollars in project activity over this decade.

A key member of the campus represented Campus Concept Committee which focused on goals and mission

themes for campus development, and aided in the establishment of a Capital Project Planning Group with key

administrative leaders that focuses on the physical environment aspect of supporting the mission of the campus

development concept. Project highlights include: Johnson Hall First Year Residential Experience Renovation,

Rich Hall School of Business Renovation, the Lake Effect Caf in Penfield Library, the Poucher Hall Humanities

Center Renovation, which received a 2006 American Institute of Architects Award for Renovations and was

Nominated for a SCUP Award in Academic Program & Facility, and the new signature Campus Center

Convocation and Event Center.

6/87-11/99 Assistant Director for Residential Facilities, Department of Residence Life & Housing- SUNY Oswego

Responsibilities included the coordination and implementation of a new facilities maintenance operation for

residence halls. Duties included staff selection, training and supervision, establishing quality standards and

response protocol for service operations, coordination of local and capital improvement projects, and budgeting.

Education: M.S. in Technology Education B.S Industrial Arts Education

SUNY College at Oswego, May 1988 SUNY College at Oswego, May 1984

Adjunct Faculty Technology Department/10 years; SCUP Society of College and University Planners member;

NYS Certified Building Code Enforcement Official; Numerous presentations to community organizations;

Involved in community family sporting organizations as a coach and volunteer.

Planned and implemented by

Thomas R Simmonds

Academic Learner Centered Transformation-

SUNY Oswego

Over 700 million dollars in Facilities Renewal Investment, 2000-2011

Facility Cost Year Completed

School of Business Rich Hall $ 7,380,000 2003

Advanced Technology Classrooms $ 1,300,000 2000

Social Sciences Laboratories Mahar $ 860,000 2002

Classroom Instructional Enhancements $ 8,600,000 2003-06

Campus Center

Humanities Center Poucher Wing $ 5,600,000 2005

Convocation and Event Center $ 29,000,000 2006

Learning & Academic Success Center $ 28,400,000 2007

Penfield Lake Effect Caf $ 400,000 2004

Sheldon Hall West Instructional Wing $4,900,000 2005

Wilber Hall, Curriculum & Instruction $ 5,350,000 2007/11

Lanigan Broadcasting Studios $ 875,000 2008

Metro Center Syracuse $ 2,000,000 2008

Rice Creek Biological Field Station $ 5,500,000 Ongoing opening

Fall 2013

Science Engineering Innovation $ 118,000,000 Ongoing opening

Corridor Fall 2013

School of Education Complex $ 35,000,000 Ongoing opening

Fall 2013

Historic Preservation Sheldon Hall $ 10,900,000 Ongoing complete

Spring 2013

Total $ 264,065,000

Sept 2012

Residential and Support Facilities Development

Hart Hall Global Living Learning Center $ 8,000,000 2000

Johnson Hall First Year Experience $ 14,600,000 2003

Riggs Hall Renovation / Additions $ 13,385,000 2007

Lakeside Dining Hall Renovations $ 7,000,000 2008

New Village Townhouse Complex $ 40,500,000 2010

Romney Field House Renovations $2,800,000 On Going

Misc. Minor Residential Program Projects $9,000,000 750K annually

Total $ 95,285,000

Critical Maintenance & Infrastructure Improvements

Exterior Shell Preservation Projects $ 38,500,000-****-****

Vehicular & Pedestrian Surface Projects $ 17,975,000-****-****

Mechanical and Energy Upgrade Projects $ 25,325,000-****-****

Campus Infrastructure Upgrade Projects $ 28,800,000-****-****

Life Safety and Accessible Modernizations $19,750,000-****-****

Total $ 130,350,000

In Planning and Conceptual Design 2011/12

Residential Community Rehab Options & $ 44,000,000 Program Study and

Program Initiatives Conceptual Design opts

Hewitt Quad Development $ 96,600,000 Program Studies,

School of Comm Media & Arts Initiatives Phasing Scenarios

Regional Innovation Information Center

Sustainability Initiatives & $ 5,500,000 Feasibility Studies and

Energy Projects Grant Incentives

Building Preservation & $ 35,100,000 Backlog Identified and

Infrastructure Upgrades Pre-Scoped

Student Activity Space & Athletic $31,800,000 Program and

Facilities Enhancements Feasibility Studies

Total $ 213,000,000

Sept 2012

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