Key Responsibilities:

Capital Planning, Design, and Construction

• Direct and manage the formulation and execution of strategic capital projects aligned with institutional priorities
• Supervise 3 direct reports: 2 x Architects/Project Managers and 1 x Office Assistant
• Manage the creation of feasibility and engineering studies
• Oversee architectural and engineering design processes, ensuring compliance with state laws and policies, relevant codes, and institutional standards
• Oversee all phases of capital construction projects from concept through closeout.
• Administer contracts with external contractors, architects, and engineers to ensure quality, timeliness, and budget adherence
• University Liaison with state agencies for approvals, inspections, and reporting coordination of university projects
• Establish and maintain relationships and communicate project status, progress, and issues to key stakeholders and project sponsors, both internal and external
• Responsible for the fulfillment and updating of the Campus Building Master Plan

Enterprise Business Initiatives

• Lead cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and closeout of complex, enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Ensure project delivery by aligning timelines, resources, and stakeholders across departments and external partners.

Oversee project schedules and milestones to achieve successful outcomes within scope and budget.

Budget & Compliance

• Develop and manage capital budgets ranging from lower-cost to multimillion-dollar initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to manage enterprise initiative budgets.
• Ensure compliance with state procurement laws, grant requirements, and institutional policies.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership and governing boards.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise project managers, architects, and administrative staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a liaison between APSU and external vendors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain relationships as a university representative with counterparts in other public universities and state agencies.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including PMP certification standards.
• Proven ability to lead and manage large-scale projects and project teams over extended periods of time.
• Excellent project management skills, including scope, timeline, budget, and resource management.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills to collaborate with internal departments and external partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address system issues and project challenges.
• Ability to facilitate training plans and change management efforts to drive adoption of new systems and processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Capability to manage all phases of projects from concept through closeout, ensuring quality and compliance.

Familiarity with higher education systems, workflows, and regulatory standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or related field. Military equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience overseeing complex projects.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive supervisory experience.