Assistant Vice President – Facilities Planning & Program Management

Charlotte, NC, USA

Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Location:
Charlotte, NC (Preferred) | Open to Major Markets |

Travel:
Approximately 70%

The Budd Group is seeking an experienced engineering leader to serve as Assistant Vice President of Facilities Planning & Program Management within our Private Education division.

This is a senior-level leadership role focused on integrated facilities management (IFM), capital planning, sustainability strategy, and program development across private education campuses nationwide.

This position will play a critical role in scaling a growing division and driving operational and revenue growth.

Lead facilities strategy across multiple private education campuses

Develop and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs)

Drive sustainability and energy management initiatives

Oversee capital planning and long-term facilities programs

Support integrated facilities management (IFM) growth

Advise executive leadership and present to board-level stakeholders

Manage and develop multifunctional teams

Travel to sites to assess operations, implement programs, and support clients

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (Required)

5 + years of experience in facilities management, engineering leadership, capital planning, or program management

Demonstrated experience in sustainability, energy management, or ESG initiatives

Experience leading teams and managing complex facilities operations

Ability to travel approximately 70%

Master’s degree in Engineering or Sustainability

Experience in private education, higher education, K-12, or institutional facilities

Background in integrated facilities management (IFM) environments

Experience supporting business growth or client expansion initiatives

Strategic and growth-oriented mindset

Strong leadership presence in both executive and field environments

Self-directed and comfortable building programs from the ground up

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, expanding division

This is an opportunity to join a high-growth division and play a key leadership role in shaping facilities strategy, sustainability initiatives, and long-term operational success.

Qualified candidates with active Professional Engineer (PE) certification are encouraged to apply.

• We are a God-honoring company of excellence
• PTO - Vacation, Sick Time, 9 Major Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, and 1 Volunteer day to go serve your community!!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance
• HSA and FSA programs
• 401(k) - We Match
• Free Online Classes for professional and personal development available to ALL employees
• Free Mental Health and Financial Assistance Programs
• Pay on Demand + Cash Back rewards program