Executive Director, Capital Planning & Construction

Texas A&M University System•Stephenville, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Tarleton State University is seeking 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 all Tarleton campuses. The Executive Director works with university leadership, departments, and stakeholders to identify facility needs, establish project priorities, and advance university strategic goals through effective planning and stewardship of physical resources. The role oversees 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 manages project execution, construction administration, and contractor coordination. The Executive Director helps ensure projects align with institutional priorities, budgets, schedules, and campus standards, and maintains communication throughout the project lifecycle. The position supports and reports information to the AVP of Campus Operations and serves as a representative of Campus Operations and the university, including at satellite campuses. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Availability outside standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required as needed to support university operations. Travel between university campuses and other locations is also required. The position serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ten years of related experience.
Ability to work with people at all levels of an organization, 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, which may include 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.
Coordinate 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 scope, budget, schedule, or campus operations.
Provide direction and information and reporting to the AVP of Campus Operations.
Represent Campus Operations and the university, including at satellite campuses, and perform other duties as assigned.
Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).