What We Are All About
The purpose of Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) is to manage the development of capital building projects and to provide planning options for the future of Middlebury College. To this end, PDC provides leadership and serves as the primary point of contact on all capital projects. PDC works with architects, engineers, contractors and members of the community throughout the planning, design, permitting and construction phases of these projects. Moreover, the PDC team strives to provide clear and regular communications about ongoing projects with constituents on and off the campus.
Members of the Team
Susan Personette, Associate Vice President for Facilities
Jennifer Bleich, Project Manager
Mark Gleason, Project Manager
Thomas McGinn, Project Manager
Mary Stanley, Space Manager
The Planning, Design and Construction Process
- Development of an overall program - Planning for each facility begins with the development of a targeted user program and needs assessment. This program is typically developed by a committee appointed by senior administration, in conjunction with the PDC team.
- Architect selection - The architects are normally appointed by the Board of Trustees' Buildings and Grounds Committee following a recommendation from the administration. For smaller projects (usually less than $5 million), the administration may make the appointment. The architect may or may not be involved with site selection of any project. In either case, the final site selection is made by the Buildings and Grounds Committee, following a recommendation from the administration.
- Construction - The selection of a contractor or construction management firm is made by the PDC team. Construction and total project costs will be within budget limitations established by the Board of Trustees' Budget and Finance, and Buildings and Grounds committees. A member of the PDC team monitors each project to completion.