Director, Capital Projects & Facilities Strategy

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Wellness programs

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, seeks a Director/Senior Director of Capital Projects & Facilities Planning & Operations in the School of Arts & Sciences. The role oversees multiple project Management teams and manages renovations, lab upgrades, and building construction.

The Senior Director role handles facilities operations across owned and leased assets, with a 75% on-campus requirement, leading a 20+ staff and coordinating with central administration.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a relevant field with 7–10 years of experience.
• Experience leading capital projects; lab design/MEP preferred.
• Strong project management, organizational, and budgeting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management to technicians.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours; on-campus presence 75%+.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and project management group in SAS Project Management, implementing capital and non-capital projects.
• Manage facilities operations, sustainability, and asset strategies in SAS FPO.
• Collaborate with Penn Facilities and Real Estate Services to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree / BA or BS

Master's degree preferred

Architecture or Construction Management related field

Job description

University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, seeks a Director/Senior Director of Capital Projects & Facilities Planning & Operations in the School of Arts & Sciences. The role oversees multiple project Management teams and manages renovations, lab upgrades, and building construction.

The Senior Director role handles facilities operations across owned and leased assets, with a 75% on-campus requirement, leading a 20+ staff and coordinating with central administration.