Director of Capital Planning & Campus Development

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University is seeking a Senior leader to direct capital planning, space planning, design, construction, and capital improvement programs on its MAIN CAMPUS. You will guide projects from initial planning through closeout, align initiatives with university priorities, and coordinate with architects, engineers, regulators, and external partners.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, Virginia licensure or NCARB eligibility, and demonstrated experience managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in architecture, engineering, building construction, planning, or closely related field.
• Professional licensure as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer in Virginia.
• NCARB certification or ability to obtain Virginia licensure within six months may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and capital project planning.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects within a university or higher education environment.

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.
• Lead space planning initiatives and coordinate space utilization analyses.
• Advise university leadership on capital funding priorities and facilities initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, building construction, planning, or a closely related field

Job description

Norfolk State University is seeking a Senior leader to direct capital planning, space planning, design, construction, and capital improvement programs on its MAIN CAMPUS. You will guide projects from initial planning through closeout, align initiatives with university priorities, and coordinate with architects, engineers, regulators, and external partners.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, Virginia licensure or NCARB eligibility, and demonstrated experience managing