Executive Director of Capital Projects and Operations

Position Summary

The Executive Director of Capital Projects and Operations provides strategic leadership, management, and coordination of capital improvement and facilities operations. This position oversees capital improvement and facility planning, construction/renovation, contract administration, utility services, and deferred maintenance projects. Works with the Director of Facilities to ensure campus buildings and grounds are safe, clean, efficient, and conducive to teaching, learning, and administrative functions.

Salary Schedule Placement:
Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C1 ($88,531 - $131,266) based on experience.

Under Alabama Act  and revised ACCS Policy 204.01-Appointment of Local Administrative Staff, employment in any executive and administrative management position will be governed solely by the terms of a contract. Non-probationary/tenure status cannot be achieved or maintained under the Student’s First Act.

• Plans, implements and coordinates strategic management for plant operations, capital projects, new construction, and renovation projects.
• Develops and manages long‑term capital improvement plans and projects aligned with the College’s strategic goals.
• Serves as liaison to architects, contractors, engineers, etc. to manage project scope, timelines, and compliance.
• Monitors project progress, communicates updates, and implements adjustments and/or corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensures that documentation is maintained for construction projects, including construction schedules and records, documentation of “as built” conditions and guarantees/warranties by contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensures compliance with Alabama Bid Law, Public Works Law, ACCS guidelines, and federal/state grant regulations as appropriate.
• Prepares PRFs, RFPs, evaluates bids, and oversees execution and performance of contracts.
• Approves contractor payments and coordinates with Fiscal Services to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.
• Manages departmental and project budgets; submits budget requests, controls and approves expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Coordinates and directs required inspections related to operations, fire safety compliance, emergency response for facility‑related issues, building/zoning, etc.
• Prepares various reports as required by ACCS, ACHE, LSCC, and other external entities.
• Analyzes and solves facility and infrastructure problems, complex issues, and directs emergency repairs.
• Coordinates utility service contracts and handles outages effectively to minimize disruption.
• Provides strategic leadership, supervision, and works collaboratively with the facilities maintenance department management.
• Provides supervision to the Director of Facilities and other staff as assigned.
• Coordinates with the Director of Facilities in overseeing building systems including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire/life safety, and elevators.
• Coordinates with the Director of Facilities to manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs, inspect maintenance and custodial work for quality assurance, monitor contracted services, and ensure accessibility and compliance with ADA standards.
• Conducts performance evaluations, manages staff schedules, approves leave requests, and handles disciplinary/personnel actions.
• Serves on various college committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the President or the ACCS Facilities Department.

The Executive Director of Capital Projects and Operations will be expected to work a flexible schedule which may include day, evening, night and weekend hours. This job description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. This job description and specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.

Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in…