Executive Director, Capital Planning & Construction

Tarleton State University • Stephenville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Tarleton State University seeks an Executive Director of Capital Planning & Construction in the Department of Campus Operations. The position provides leadership and oversight for campus planning, capital development, renovation projects, and future planning across the University’s campuses. Working with university leadership, departments, and other stakeholders, the Executive Director identifies facility needs, establishes project priorities, and supports institutional strategic goals through effective planning and stewardship of physical resources.

The role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the University’s capital and local project portfolio, from project initiation through occupancy. It serves as the primary liaison between campus stakeholders and the University’s third-party program management partner, which handles project execution, construction administration, and contractor management. The Executive Director ensures projects align with institutional priorities, budgets, schedules, and campus standards, and maintains communication throughout the project lifecycle. The position supports and provides reporting to the AVP of Campus Operations and may serve satellite campuses. It also serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with availability outside those hours—including evenings, weekends, and holidays—as needed to support university operations. Travel between university campuses and other locations is required. The position is based in Stephenville, Texas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience.
• Ability to work with people at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with deadlines, respond quickly to changing situations, and work well under pressure while maintaining individual and team effectiveness.
• Exceptional problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience managing multiple large, cross-functional teams or projects and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to guide, lead, and develop technical employees and promote team relationships and communication.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, potentially including communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, the electrical grid, hazardous-waste treatment systems, or water-treatment systems.
• Availability outside standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to travel between university campuses and other locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus planning efforts that support the University’s strategic goals and growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with university leadership and departments to identify facility needs and establish project priorities.
• Develop recommendations for capital improvements, renovations, and facility investments.
• Support long-range planning initiatives, including campus development and space utilization strategies.
• Assist in developing capital budgets, project schedules, and implementation plans.
• Oversee the University’s capital and local project portfolio from project initiation through occupancy.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination between university stakeholders and the contracted program management team.
• Oversee third-party project management services for project execution, contractor coordination, scheduling, and construction administration.
• Monitor project performance and assist in resolving issues affecting project scope, budget, schedule, or campus operations.
• Provide direction and information and reporting to the AVP of Campus Operations.
• Represent Campus Operations and serve as a member of Tarleton State University within the A&M System.
• Perform other assigned duties, including serving satellite campuses.
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time and qualifying part-time employees; details are available through the University’s benefits information page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive