Director Of Planning And Design- Facilities Planning Services

Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Partnership; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Partnership seeks a Director of Planning and Design in Memphis, TN. This role oversees facilities planning, manages real property transactions, and ensures the oversight of capital projects aligning with UT Health Science Center’s operational needs. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering, possess a Tennessee Architect License, and have at least six years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and knowledge of building codes are essential. Full-time position with a commitment to maintaining critical infrastructure in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect in the State of Tennessee required.
• Six years of experience as an architect or engineer.
• Experience with projects in governmental and higher education settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage/supervise the Facilities Architecture and Planning division.
• Perform the analysis of all real property transactions.
• Coordinate campus maintenance projects.
• Participate in the evaluation for selections of Architects/Engineers.

Skills

Knowledge of current applicable building codes

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to collaborate and work as a team

Familiar with capital project planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

MS Project

Job description

Director Of Planning And Design- Facilities Planning Services

Memphis, TN, United States

Job Description

Market Range: 15

Hiring Salary: Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities, the Director of Planning and Design in conjunction with the University of Tennessee Office of Capital Projects (OCP) which includes the Division of Facilities Planning and the Office of Real Property, assists in real property transactions and in the design and construction of capital projects to meet the administrative, research, academic and educational program requirements of UT Health Science Center. This position coordinates the development of program statements with campus officials for facilities, assists in coordinating design and construction on-site efforts for capital projects and assists with any coordination of real property transactions. This position is classified as an Essential Services Employee. Essential Services Employees maintain business operations for UTHSC and support the physical operations and safety of campus. This role involves performing various operations and services essential to maintaining critical infrastructure and ensuring continuous operations.

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the University of Tennessee Office of Capital Projects on all UT Health Science Center real property ventures.
• Manages/supervises the Facilities Architecture and Planning division.
• Performs the origination and analysis of all UT Health Science Center real property transactions to include acquisitions, leases, real property asset management, easements, and right of way.
• Coordinates, oversees, and serves as the Designer of Record on campus maintenance projects under the State Building Commission threshold.
• Coordinates with the Office of Architecture & Planning on these maintenance projects.
• Reviews and updates yearly building assessments.
• Works in conjunction with OCP on master planning and master planning updates for UT Health Science Center.
• Provides coordination and oversight with OCP over programming project request and project site selection for specific capital projects.
• Participates in the evaluation for selections of Architects/Engineers for capital projects.
• Reviews all final inspections, delivery of project records, operations and maintenance manuals, and operations training for Facilities Services.
• Oversees and approves all construction pertaining to the design intent of the construction documents.
• Submits projects to the State Fire Marshal Office (SFMO) for approval prior to any construction and adheres to any directives during construction, inspections, and project completion inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of experience as an architect or engineer. Must be Licensed Architect in the State of Tennessee. (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) certificate preferred. Experience with projects in governmental and higher education setting preferred.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of current applicable building codes.
• Knowledge of real estate principles and practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiar with capital project planning, budgeting, programming, design and construction principles and practices.
• Ability to collaborate and work as a team.
• Familiarity with developing Campus Master Plans Skills.
• Computer software skills with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and preferably MS Project.

Job Info

• Job Identification 6999
• Job Category Facilities Services
• Posting Date 03/16/2026, 02:19 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 910 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38163, US

EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office .