"Director of Facilities Planning, Design & Construction"

Job Summary

Provide leadership and direction in all aspects of Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction within the Facilities Services Division. Oversee overall operations of unit(s) reporting to this position. Guide the multi-functional unit to provide streamlined and efficient building construction and engineering operations for current and future University physical plant. Manage planning, design, and construction projects from conceptual development to completion.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement short and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures
• Develop and manage annual budgets for the organization and perform periodic cost and productivity analyses
• Represent the University to various institutional divisions as needed for implementation, planning, and design of University building projects
• Conduct analysis of projects and budgets
• Coordinate with appropriate parties in planning and construction of all new buildings, major renovations, and repair of existing facilities
• Design, establish, and maintain staffing and organizational structure to effectively accomplish the department function
• Recruit, employ, supervise and evaluate departmental staff
• Assist administration in allocating fiscal resources for various capital improvement and maintenance projects across three campuses
• Prepare and present project plans/status to University Leadership as requested
• Develop and manage MRR annual budget

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in construction, engineering or related field

Required Experience

• Ten (10) or more years of related work experience
• Three (3) or more years of leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License or Licensed Architect
• Project management professional

Preferred Experience

• Experience on higher education campus in facilities planning, design or construction

Proposed Salary

$78,706 - $102,285

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to read and comprehend blue prints, specifications and standards, and technical literature
• Ability to manage project contracts and supervise staff members

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Knowledge of building codes
• Knowledge of architectural and engineering drafting practices
• Knowledge of building construction and renovation practices
• Demonstrated knowledge and agility in AutoCAD

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Strong mathematical skills

Apply Before Date

March 23, 2026

Application review may begin on February 13, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.