Senior Director, Project Programming & Capital Delivery

California State University, Chico; California (MO); On-site; USD 178,560 - 245,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The Senior Director, Project Programming provides strategic leadership and oversight for the University’s Project Programming unit, directing planning, programming, and execution of complex capital construction and infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Senior AVP, Development & Operations, the role drives long-range capital plans, manages multimillion-dollar programs, and ensures regulatory compliance, budgets, and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or relevant technical fields.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in a leadership role such as Project/Program Manager.
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to obtain California license if needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, programming, and delivery of complex capital construction projects from concept through closeout.
• Develop long-range capital planning strategies and align project priorities with university objectives.
• Direct budgets, schedules, procurement, risk management, and regulatory compliance for project delivery.
• Oversee consultants, contractors, architects, engineers, and construction teams to ensure quality and safety.
• Establish project management standards and ensure adherence to building regulations and public works rules.
• Build partnerships with campus leadership, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Lead departmental operations by setting direction, managing resources, and improving processes.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate staff to foster high-performance teams.
• Represent the university on committees and capital planning initiatives.

Skills

Leadership & strategic planning

Project management

Budget & financial oversight

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration or Management

Job description

The Senior Director, Project Programming provides strategic leadership and oversight for the University’s Project Programming unit, directing planning, programming, and execution of complex capital construction and infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Senior AVP, Development & Operations, the role drives long-range capital plans, manages multimillion-dollar programs, and ensures regulatory compliance, budgets, and schedules.