Director, Capital Planning & Programs

Austin Community College•Austin, TX

About The Position

Austin Community College District (ACC) seeks a strategic, collaborative, and results-driven Director of Capital Planning & Program to lead the planning, design, and delivery of the District’s capital construction and infrastructure program. Reporting to senior leadership, this role oversees a portfolio of major construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects that support ACC’s academic mission, long-term growth, and sustainability goals. The Director provides executive leadership to the capital project management team and serves as a key liaison among college leadership, faculty and staff, architects, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and community partners. This position plays a critical role in shaping ACC’s physical environment and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Requirements

Capital planning, design, construction, and project management best practices.
Building codes, accessibility standards, and environmental and safety regulations.
Sustainable design and construction principles.
Ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in a dynamic environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making capabilities.
Skilled in executive-level communication, presentations, and written reporting.
Effectively providing leadership and executing complex institutional strategies.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Maintaining an established work schedule, with occasional nights and weekends
Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Preparing budgets and monitoring the disbursement of funds.
Effectively using organizational and planning skills.
Analyzing highly conceptual issues and problems and providing creative solutions.
Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, scheduling, and presentation software.
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.
Valid Texas drivers license, and reliable transportation for local Austin area travel.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.