NSUFA- Director of Capital Planning and Improvements

Position: NSUFA086 - Director of Capital Planning and Improvements
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NSUFA
086 - Director of Capital Planning and Improvements State Role

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Starting at $130,000

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Norfolk State University

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General Public - GJob Duties TO APPLY AND BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST APPLY USING WORKDAY:  Director of Capital Planning and Improvements provides strategic leadership and professional oversight for Norfolk State University's capital planning, space planning, design, construction, and capital improvement programs. The position is responsible for leading the planning, development, implementation, and administration of capital projects from initial planning and programming through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.

The Director serves as a key advisor to University leadership, and other stakeholders on capital planning, campus development, space utilization, capital funding priorities, and facilities-related initiatives. The position represents the University in its interactions with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, state agencies, regulatory authorities, funding entities, and other external partners.

The Director ensures that capital projects and planning initiatives are aligned with the University's strategic priorities and are delivered in accordance with approved scope, budget, schedule, quality standards, applicable laws and regulations, and University policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Capital Planning and Project Delivery
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the University's capital planning, design, construction, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Direct capital projects through all phases of delivery, including planning, programming, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain the University's long-range capital improvement program and support preparation of the Six-Year Capital Outlay Plan.
• Establish project priorities, program requirements, delivery strategies, schedules, and implementation plans.
• Manage multiple capital projects simultaneously and establish priorities to ensure successful and timely project delivery.
• Coordinate project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, including University leadership, end users, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other project partners.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, and contractual requirements.
• Develop and implement project reporting processes and provide project status updates to University leadership and other stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to support successful project delivery.
• Oversee project closeout activities and ensure appropriate completion and documentation of capital projects.

Space Planning and Management
• Lead University-wide space planning initiatives to optimize the use of existing facilities and support institutional priorities.
• Develop and implement space management strategies, standards, policies, and processes.
• Coordinate space assessments, programming, utilization analysis, and allocation recommendations in collaboration with executive leadership and campus stakeholders.
• Maintain and analyze space utilization data to support capital planning, renovation priorities, and long-range campus development decisions.
• Establish guidelines and processes for space requests, assignments, renovations, and modifications.
• Integrate space planning and utilization considerations into the University's capital planning and facilities development programs.

Strategic Leadership and Executive Advisement
• Advise University leadership on capital planning, campus development, space…