Assistant Vice President – Facilities Planning & Program Management

The Budd Group•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Budd Group is seeking an experienced engineering leader to serve as Assistant Vice President of Facilities Planning & Program Management within our Private Education division. This is a senior-level leadership role focused on integrated facilities management (IFM), capital planning, sustainability strategy, and program development across private education campuses nationwide. This position will play a critical role in scaling a growing division and driving operational and revenue growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (Required)
5 + years of experience in facilities management, engineering leadership, capital planning, or program management
Demonstrated experience in sustainability, energy management, or ESG initiatives
Experience leading teams and managing complex facilities operations
Ability to travel approximately 70%

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering or Sustainability
Experience in private education, higher education, K-12, or institutional facilities
Background in integrated facilities management (IFM) environments
Experience supporting business growth or client expansion initiatives
Strategic and growth-oriented mindset
Strong leadership presence in both executive and field environments
Self-directed and comfortable building programs from the ground up
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, expanding division

Responsibilities

Lead facilities strategy across multiple private education campuses
Develop and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs)
Drive sustainability and energy management initiatives
Oversee capital planning and long-term facilities programs
Support integrated facilities management (IFM) growth
Advise executive leadership and present to board-level stakeholders
Manage and develop multifunctional teams
Travel to sites to assess operations, implement programs, and support clients

Benefits

PTO - Vacation, Sick Time, 9 Major Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, and 1 Volunteer day to go serve your community!!
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance
HSA and FSA programs
401(k) - We Match
Career Advancement
Free Online Classes for professional and personal development available to ALL employees
Free Mental Health and Financial Assistance Programs
Pay on Demand + Cash Back rewards program
Classes to learn English or Spanish