Senior Director of Capital Project Management

Austin, TX

Posted: 2/20/26
Deadline: 3/21/26
Reference Number: R-8832

About This Organization

Austin Community College

Description of Duties and Tasks

Lead and manage the District’s capital construction program from concept through occupancy, ensuring alignment with the Facilities Master Plan and institutional priorities.
Provide strategic leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for capital project management staff.
Oversee development and execution of long-range capital improvement plans and annual project portfolios.
Administer operational and capital budgets, ensuring effective financial planning, cost control, and reporting.
Establish and maintain departmental standards, procedures, and best practices for project delivery.
Manage procurement, negotiation, and administration of professional services and construction contracts in coordination with legal and procurement teams.
Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety standards, accessibility requirements, environmental regulations, and historic preservation requirements.
Champion sustainability and environmental stewardship across all capital projects.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure facilities meet programmatic and user needs.
Represent the District with external agencies, regulatory authorities, and community planning and advisory bodies.
Anticipate and resolve project risks, conflicts, and construction disputes.

Knowledge of:

Capital planning, design, construction, and project management best practices.
Building codes, accessibility standards, and environmental and safety regulations.
Sustainable design and construction principles.
Ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in a dynamic environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making capabilities.
Skilled in executive-level communication, presentations, and written reporting.

Related Skills:

Demonstrated ability to oversee the work of a team managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
Strong budget and financial skills;
Experience with and knowledge of benchmarking, best practices, and continuous improvement processes related to design and construction departments and systems;
Knowledge of building codes, ADA requirements, sustainability practices and knowledge of OSHA regulations;
Strong leadership skills and a collaborative, service-oriented approach to work;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engagement at all institutional levels and with a variety of constituencies;
Deep understanding of both the service and stewardship roles of college facilities organizations.

Technology Skills:

Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, scheduling, and presentation software.

Required Work Experience

Five (5) or more years of experience managing multiple construction and renovation projects, including large institutional or commercial projects, AND
Five (5) or more years of managerial experience supervising capital project management staff within a department or agency.

Preferred Work Experience:

Eight (8) or more years of experience managing multiple construction and renovation projects, including large institutional or commercial projects
Eight (8) or more years of managerial experience supervising capital project management staff within a department or agency.

Required Education:

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; or
Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Preferred Licensure, and Certifications:
Texas license as Architect or Professional Engineer in a discipline related to building construction
CCM, CEFP, LEED, and OSHA 30 certifications.

Apply at:

https://austincc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Senior-Director-of-Capital-Project-Management_R-8832

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