Director of Capital Planning & Campus Improvements

State of Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University seeks a Director of Capital Planning and Improvements to provide strategic leadership for its capital planning, design, construction, and infrastructure initiatives. The role manages projects through all phases and advises leadership on funding priorities and campus development.

Responsibilities include space planning, consultant/contractor management, budget oversight, and regulatory compliance for facilities and capital programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, building construction, planning, or related field.
• Professional licensure as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer in Virginia.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education or managing significant architectural and engineering organizations.
• Experience managing capital projects from planning through closeout and coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building codes, construction methods, capital project planning, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for capital planning and improvements.
• Oversee capital projects through all phases from planning to closeout.
• Advise university leadership on capital funding priorities and campus development.
• Oversee space planning, consultant and contractor management, budget oversight, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Professional licensure as Registered Architect or Professional Engineer (Virginia)

Job description

Norfolk State University seeks a Director of Capital Planning and Improvements to provide strategic leadership for its capital planning, design, construction, and infrastructure initiatives. The role manages projects through all phases and advises leadership on funding priorities and campus development.

Responsibilities include space planning, consultant/contractor management, budget oversight, and regulatory compliance for facilities and capital programs.