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Austin Community College · 1 day ago

Director, Capital Planning & Programs

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$125K/yr - $156K/yr

5+ years exp

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. The Director of Capital Planning & Programs will lead the planning, design, and delivery of the District’s capital construction and infrastructure program, overseeing major projects that support the college's academic mission and sustainability goals.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the district’s capital construction program from concept through occupancy, ensuring alignment with the Facilities Master Plan and institutional priorities

Provide strategic leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for capital project management staff

Oversee development and execution of long-range capital improvement plans and annual project portfolios

Administer operational and capital budgets, ensuring effective financial planning, cost control, and reporting

Establish and maintain departmental standards, procedures, and best practices for project delivery

Manage procurement, negotiation, and administration of professional services and construction contracts in coordination with legal and procurement teams

Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety standards, accessibility requirements, environmental regulations, and historic preservation requirements

Champion sustainability and environmental stewardship across all capital projects

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure facilities meet programmatic and user needs

Represent the District with external agencies, regulatory authorities, and community planning and advisory bodies

Anticipate and resolve project risks, conflicts, and construction disputes

Champion a culture of safety, ensuring projects are planned and executed in compliance with applicable safety regulations and best practices to protect workers, students, and the campus community

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Capital planningConstruction managementProject managementSustainable designBuilding codesSafety regulationsAnalytical skillsBudget preparationPlanning skillsLeadershipCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsConfidentiality

Required

Five (5) or more years of experience managing multiple construction and renovation projects, including large institutional or commercial projects

Five (5) or more years of managerial experience supervising capital project management staff within a department or agency

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Experience cannot be substituted for required, applicable educational level

Valid Texas drivers license, and reliable transportation for local Austin area travel

Ability to travel as required

Work is performed in a variety of settings

Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling, and at times subject to stooping, crawling, and climbing ladders and navigating hazardous job sites

Occasional lifting of objects up to 30 pounds

Preferred

Eight (8) or more years of experience managing multiple construction and renovation projects, including large institutional or commercial projects

Eight (8) or more years of managerial experience supervising capital project management staff within a department or agency

Master's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Texas license as Architect or Professional Engineer in a discipline related to building construction

CCM, CEFP, LEED, and OSHA 30 certifications

Company

Austin Community College

Austin Community College is a nationally recognized two-year college serving Central Texas.

Founded in 1973

Austin, tx, US

1001-5000 employees

http://austincc.edu

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