Executive Director of Facilities and Capital Programs
LCTC-Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges
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Job summary
LCTC System seeks an Executive Director of Facilities & Capital Programs to lead systemwide planning, capital projects, and space utilization across Louisiana colleges.
The role coordinates with FP&C, architects, and program managers, driving data-driven investment decisions and ensuring execution of approved priorities statewide.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field with required experience.
- Strong knowledge of capital programs, facilities planning, and governance.
- Experience with public procurement in Louisiana and board materials.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate statewide capital planning and project delivery for multiple colleges.
- Lead space utilization and facility optimization in alignment with strategic goals.
- Supervise facilities staff and coordinate with FP&C, colleges, and stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain project prioritization analyses for VP review.
- Ensure compliance with procurement laws and contract processes.
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Job description
College:LCTC System
Department:Administration
Sub department:Facilities Management
Type of Appointment:Full time - Regular
Salary:Will be commensurate with both education and experience.
The Executive Director of Facilities & Capital Programs provides systemwide leadership and coordination for the Louisiana Community and Technical College System’s facilities, capital programs, space planning, and real property activities. The position coordinates the planning and delivery of capital projects, integrates facility condition, deferred maintenance, and space utilization data into capital investment recommendations, and oversees the operational execution of approved priorities.
The Executive Director serves as a primary liaison with the Office of Facility Planning & Control, colleges, architects, engineers, consultants, program managers, and other stakeholders. The position also leads statewide facilities planning initiatives, supervises facilities personnel, coordinates real property activities, and provides analysis and recommendations to the Vice President of Administration in support of systemwide strategic objectives.
As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, LCTC System has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Applications will be accepted and position will remain open until filled.
In accordance with LCTC Policy #6.036, a criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires. LCTC participates in the federal E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. LCTC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information about the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, visit www.lctcs.edu
- Analytical Recommendation Development - Synthesizes capital, maintenance, and facility condition data into clear, well-supported recommendations for Vice President decision-making.
- Capital and Facilities Program Coordination - Manages complex, multi-project capital and maintenance programs with competing deadlines and diverse stakeholder demands across a statewide system.
- Stakeholder and Agency Coordination - Builds and maintains effective relationships with FP&C, program managers, college facilities teams, ORM, and the Facilities Corporation.
- Procurement and Contract Knowledge - Navigates Louisiana public procurement law, including JOC, IDIQ, MRA, and professional services selection.
- Communication and Reporting - Translates complex capital, maintenance, and facility data into clear briefings, board materials, and executive summaries for VP review.
- Operational Accountability - Executes approved priorities with discipline and follow-through, keeping the Vice President informed of progress, risks, and issues requiring attention.
- Experience in Louisiana public higher education facilities or capital program management.
- Familiarity with Louisiana public procurement law, including public bid law and professional services selection.
- Experience working with governing boards, including preparation of board materials and executive-level briefings.
- Experience with the Gordian facility condition assessment platform or similar facility management systems.
- Experience supporting a public facilities financing or bond program.
- Professional licensure or certification in architecture, engineering, project management (PMP), or facilities management (CFM) is a plus.
- Working knowledge of Louisiana capital outlay processes, eCorts, and the Office of Facility Planning and Control project delivery framework.
- Familiarity with Job Order Contracting (JOC) and IDIQ contract administration.
- Working knowledge of facilities maintenance operations, including Maintenance Reserve Allocation processes and facility condition assessment methodologies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project tracking tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field, and
- A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in capital program management, facilities planning, or public sector project delivery
- OR
- Master's degree in a related field, and
- A minimum of 5 years of qualifying experience as described above
- OR
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in capital project delivery, public facilities management, or related program administration (no degree required).
Note: Experience managing capital projects in a Louisiana public agency or higher education environment is strongly preferred for all pathways.
- Coordinate Act 751, Act 959, and college-funded capital project planning and delivery, preparing recommendations for Vice President review and approval.
- Develop Capital Outlay planning submissions and eCorts documentation for review and authorization by the Vice President prior to submission. Prepares and submits line of credit requests as part of the Capital Outlay process, ensuring Colleges are informed each step of the way.
- Serve as the primary liaison with the Office of Facility Planning and Control (FP&C) and coordinate directly with third‑party Program Management on project status and delivery.
- Establish and administer Job Order Contracting (JOC) and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract programs in accordance with approved program parameters.
- Develop project prioritization analyses and implementation recommendations for Vice President consideration.
- Align facility condition assessment data and deferred maintenance priorities with capital planning analyses, preparing integrated recommendations for Vice President review.
- Develop capital investment priority recommendations supported by facility condition data, space utilization findings, and systemwide infrastructure needs.
- Coordinate project planning activities with college facilities personnel and stakeholders statewide, reporting findings and issues to the Vice President as appropriate.
- Support implementation of Act 35 initiatives as directed by the Vice President of Administration.
- Provide staff support and project coordination for initiatives of the LCTC System Facilities Corporation under the direction of the Vice President as well as Board Chair of the Facilities Corporation.
- Lead systemwide space utilization planning and coordinate Board of Regents space utilization reporting, presenting findings and recommendations to the Vice President.
- Develop utilization analyses and facility optimization recommendations for leadership review.
- Support long-range facilities master planning efforts in coordination with the Vice President, providing analytical and coordination support as directed.
- Identify opportunities for facility optimization and operational efficiencies across the system.
- Directly supervise the Director of Maintenance Operations.
- Provide leadership and direction to facilities and capital staff to ensure high-quality, consistent program execution.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the facilities and capital team.
- Coordinate land acquisition, disposition, and lease administration activities, preparing documentation and recommendations for Vice President review and approval.
- Manage lease renewals and real property agreements in coordination with legal counsel and FP&C, ensuring timely action and appropriate Vice President authorization.
- Maintain accurate records of LCTC System land holdings, lease agreements, and related real property documentation.
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