Executive Director, Capital Projects & Facilities

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University seeks an executive leader to serve as Director of Capital Projects, reporting to the Vice President of Facilities, Real Estate, and Planning. The role directs a multi-million-dollar program spanning design, construction, renovation, and infrastructure across campus.

The Director oversees two Assistant Directors and an Administrative Coordinator, guiding planning, procurement, construction, and turnover to Facilities Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in architecture/engineering/construction management.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience on large capital design/construction projects.
• 3–5 years directly supervising professional project managers.
• Expertise in commercial construction, A/E design, budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight to capital programs and staff.
• Direct short- and long-term capital budgets, forecasting and procurement.
• Standardize project intake, contracts, and risk management frameworks.
• Drive digital transformation with Kahua and related tools.
• Align stakeholders and prepare Board summaries for capital decisions.
• Oversee external architects, engineers, and general contractors with ethics.

Skills

Executive leadership

Capital project leadership

Strategic planning

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related

Master's degree (preferred) in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Kahua PMIS

Workday

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

Wake Forest University seeks an executive leader to serve as Director of Capital Projects, reporting to the Vice President of Facilities, Real Estate, and Planning. The role directs a multi-million-dollar program spanning design, construction, renovation, and infrastructure across campus.

The Director oversees two Assistant Directors and an Administrative Coordinator, guiding planning, procurement, construction, and turnover to Facilities Operations.