Executive Director, Capital Planning & Construction

Location: Stephenville, Texas | Job Type: Staff

About the role

The Executive Director of Capital Planning & Construction provides leadership and oversight for campus planning, capital development, renovation projects, and future planning for all Tarleton campuses. This position works closely with university leadership, departments, and stakeholders to identify facility needs, develop project priorities, and support the University's strategic goals through effective planning and stewardship of physical resources. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and oversight of the University's capital and local project portfolio. The position serves as the primary liaison between campus stakeholders and the University's third-party program management partner, which is responsible for project execution, construction administration, and contractor management. The Executive Director ensures projects align with institutional priorities, budgets, schedules, and campus standards while maintaining effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. Serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Responsibilities

• Leads campus planning efforts that support the University's strategic goals and growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with university leadership and departments to identify facility needs and establish project priorities.
• Develops recommendations for capital improvements, renovations, and facility investments.
• Supports long-range planning initiatives, including campus development and space utilization strategies.
• Assists in the development of capital budgets, project schedules, and implementation plans.
• Provides oversight of the University's capital and local project portfolio from project initiation through occupancy.
• Serves as the primary point of coordination between university stakeholders and the contracted program management team.
• Oversees third-party project management services responsible for project execution, contractor coordination, scheduling, and construction administration.
• Monitors project performance and assists in resolving issues affecting project scope, budget, schedule, or campus operations.
• Supports direction and provides information and reporting to AVP Campus Operations.
• Acts as representative of Campus Operations and as valued member of TSU as part of the A&M system and performs other duties as assigned, including serving satellite campuses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ten years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with people at all levels of an organization, manage multiple projects and priorities with deadlines, respond quickly to changing situations, and work well under pressure while maintaining individual and team effectiveness.
• Exceptional problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively guide, lead, and develop technical employees, promoting team relationship skills and communication.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment system.

Schedule

Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, this position requires availability outside standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed to support university operations, as well as travel between university campuses and other locations.