Executive Director, Capital Programs & Public Infrastructure

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Deputy Secretary for Capital Programs to lead major statewide projects shaping state facilities and public services. You will direct planning, design, procurement, and construction with cross-agency collaboration to deliver safe, high-quality results.

This executive role requires strategic oversight of capital budgets, governance, and stakeholder management, with telework potential up to 2 days per week and travel as required in Harrisburg, PA.

Qualifications

• Ten years of executive or senior management experience directing large-scale capital programs
• At least five years supervising senior managers or multiple organizational units
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Responsibilities

• Design Oversight: Provide leadership to design teams to ensure codes, goals, and requirements
• Planning Direction: Set priorities for capital planning, procurement, contracts, and project delivery methods
• Construction Management: Oversee construction activities to ensure safety, quality, budget control, and schedule adherence
• Workplace Operations: Guide modernization and space planning efforts to support workforce needs
• Strategic Planning: Develop long-range capital strategies aligned with agency and statewide goals
• Budget Leadership: Oversee capital budgets and ensure responsible financial stewardship

Skills

Executive leadership

Capital program management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Budget stewardship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field

Master's degree in Public Administration (MPA) or MBA (preferred)

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Deputy Secretary for Capital Programs to lead major statewide projects shaping state facilities and public services. You will direct planning, design, procurement, and construction with cross-agency collaboration to deliver safe, high-quality results.

This executive role requires strategic oversight of capital budgets, governance, and stakeholder management, with telework potential up to 2 days per week and travel as required in Harrisburg, PA.