Strategic Director, Capital Planning & Campus Development

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University seeks a Director of Capital Planning and Improvements to provide strategic leadership and oversight for capital planning, space planning, design, construction, and campus development.

The director leads multidisciplinary teams through all project phases, collaborates with senior leaders and external partners, and ensures initiatives comply with laws, policies, and budgets while advancing the university's long-range development goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or planning.
• Professional licensure as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer in Virginia.
• Candidates with NCARB certification may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for capital planning, design, construction, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Direct capital projects through all phases from planning to closeout.
• Develop and maintain long-range capital improvement programs and Six-Year plans.
• Coordinate stakeholders including university leadership, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop reporting processes and monitor scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture/engineering/planning

Professional licensure (Architect or Engineer) in Virginia

NCARB certification (optional)

Job description

Norfolk State University seeks a Director of Capital Planning and Improvements to provide strategic leadership and oversight for capital planning, space planning, design, construction, and campus development.

The director leads multidisciplinary teams through all project phases, collaborates with senior leaders and external partners, and ensures initiatives comply with laws, policies, and budgets while advancing the university's long-range development goals.