Strategic Director, Capital Projects & Facilities

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 17,938; Full time

Job summary

San Jose State University seeks a Senior Director, Project Programming to provide strategic leadership for the University’s Project Programming unit. You will oversee planning, programming and execution of complex capital construction and infrastructure projects, directing multi‑million‑dollar programs while ensuring regulatory compliance, budgets and schedules.

You will collaborate with university leadership, external agencies, architects, engineers and contractors to advance growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management or relevant technical fields.
• 5–10 years of experience as a Project Manager or Program Manager or similar leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, programming and delivery of complex capital construction projects from concept to closeout.
• Develop long-range capital planning strategies and align goals with University objectives.
• Direct budgets, schedules, procurement, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee consultants, contractors, architects and engineers to ensure quality and cost control.
• Establish project management standards and ensure compliance with CSU and public works regulations.
• Build partnerships with campus leadership, government agencies and external stakeholders.
• Lead departmental operations, resources, and process improvements for customer service.
• Supervise and develop professional staff.
• Represent Facilities Development & Operations on campus committees and planning initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

AI awareness

Education

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

Job description

San Jose State University seeks a Senior Director, Project Programming to provide strategic leadership for the University’s Project Programming unit. You will oversee planning, programming and execution of complex capital construction and infrastructure projects, directing multi‑million‑dollar programs while ensuring regulatory compliance, budgets and schedules.

You will collaborate with university leadership, external agencies, architects, engineers and contractors to advance growth and