Executive Director, Facilities & Capital Planning

Oregon Tech’s Division of Finance & Administration invites applications for Executive Director of Facilities & Capital Planning!

Position Information Working Title  Executive Director, Facilities & Capital Planning Position Type Administrative Classification Title Executive Director Division Finance & Administration Department Facilities Management Services Work Location Klamath Falls Position Terms/Mo 12 Appointment FTE (%) 100 Exempt/Non Exempt Exempt Benefit Eligibility Benefits Eligible Annual Salary Range $137,800 - $152,000; Commensurate with Education & Experience Application Link Click Here To Apply!

Position Summary The Executive Director of Facilities and Capital Planning serves as Oregon Tech’s chief facilities officer, providing executive leadership and enterprise-wide authority for facilities management, capital planning, space planning, and capital project delivery. The position is accountable for setting strategy, standards, and governance for stewardship of university physical assets and for ensuring safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective facilities operations across all locations. The Executive Director is responsible for the strategic direction, operational oversight, and continuous improvement of facilities and grounds operations and maintenance; capital and space planning; construction project management; custodial services; and campus sustainability initiatives.

Through development of a cross-functional, service-oriented team, the Executive Director leads the University-wide facilities enterprise and directly manages day-to-day facilities operations for the Klamath Falls campus, including operations and maintenance, grounds and landscaping, preventive maintenance, project planning and delivery, space management, and sustainability practices. The Executive Director sets performance expectations, prioritizes work, and ensures resources and risk controls are aligned to institutional needs.

In partnership with the Senior Vice President at the Portland-Metro campus and the third-party contractor, the Executive Director provides institutional oversight of facilities and grounds services and establishes expectations for service levels, safety, and compliance. The Executive Director coordinates preventive maintenance, project planning, space management, sustainability practices, and facilities training to ensure consistent standards and performance across locations.

The Executive Director also provides facilities leadership support, as needed, to OMIC R&D (Scappoose, Oregon) in coordination with the OMIC R&D Executive Director and in collaboration with third-party contractors. This includes establishing expectations and providing guidance for preventive maintenance, project planning, space management, sustainability practices, and facilities training consistent with Oregon Tech standards.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing University-wide best practices for facilities and grounds operations; establishing, monitoring, and updating policies, standards, and procedures for facilities management, space governance, and capital planning; and developing, maintaining, and monitoring the Facilities Master Plan (FMP). Reporting to the SVP of Finance and Administration, the Executive Director serves as the principal advisor on facilities, capital, and space strategy and is a key member of the Finance and Administration leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, capital project development, stewardship of state-funded and other capital resources, and transparent decision-making with campus stakeholders. The Executive Director ensures campus environments are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and aesthetically pleasing; conducive to learning; and supportive of the instruction, applied research, and public service functions of the institution.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible management or leadership experience in areas such as: design and management of capital projects, management of facilities and grounds operations and facilities maintenance; capital and space planning; construction project management, budget development and control, supervision of staff and inspection of construction and grounds.
• Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible management or leadership experience in the areas listed above may be considered in lieu of the bachelor’s degree.
• Comprehensive knowledge of buildings and equipment with ability to foresee problems and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local codes and regulations related to building construction, system operations, health, fire and safety.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building trades including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, carpentry, grounds and custodial.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of University faculty, staff, and students.
• Proven ability to manage major construction or facilities projects on time and in budget, including development of comprehensive project budgets.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering/architectural drawings, renderings and specifications.
• Knowledge of operating procedures for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire alarm, and energy management systems. Ability to write bid specifications and manage contracted services.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with architects, engineers, construction managers and other external agency staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Facilities Manager (CFM)
• Project Management Institute, Construction Professional (PMI-CP)
• Experience in a public university or other public organization

Special Instructions to Applicants ***Applications are exclusively accepted through the Oregon Tech Job Board. For additional information, or to apply, please visit: https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/7359***

The initial review of applications will begin April 30, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.