Director, Planning, Design & Construction

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation time

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a senior leader to oversee planning, design, and construction across university facilities. You will drive capital programs, manage internal teams, and ensure projects meet ADA requirements and quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading multiple capital initiatives, coordinating with USG and campus stakeholders, and delivering projects on schedule and within budget. A bachelor’s degree plus significant experience in facilities planning is required, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, building science or related field with at least seven years of experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Building Sciences is preferred and a PE or AIA is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead design and construction management teams in a multi-building institutional environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, programming, design, construction, and acceptance of capital projects for the university.
• Oversee ADA compliance coordination and ensure accessibility standards are met.
• Develop performance metrics and drive improvements in project delivery timelines and quality.
• Mentor staff, manage project managers and architects, and communicate with university leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction mgmt/engineering/architecture

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Augusta University is seeking a senior leader to oversee planning, design, and construction across university facilities. You will drive capital programs, manage internal teams, and ensure projects meet ADA requirements and quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading multiple capital initiatives, coordinating with USG and campus stakeholders, and delivering projects on schedule and within budget. A bachelor’s degree plus significant experience in facilities planning is required, with