Description

Strategic Planning and Campus Development

• Support the COO in implementing the Authority’s Campus Master Plan and long-term development strategy.
• Participate in the ongoing development, evaluation, and updates of the Campus Master Plan.
• Provide strategic recommendations on the prioritization and sequencing of capital improvement projects.
• Monitor and track the status, progress, and outcomes of all campus capital projects.
• Support major campus initiatives including facility modernization, infrastructure improvements, and campus development projects.
• Identify innovative solutions that improve facility performance, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

Capital Project Management

• Lead the planning and execution of capital improvement, renovation, and facility expansion projects across the campus.
• Manage project costs and ensure delivery within approved budgets and timelines.
• Draft and oversee the issuance of project proposals, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), budgets, and preliminary schedules.
• Participate in the selection and award process for consultants, architects, engineers, and construction firms.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Authority and architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants.
• Coordinate pre-construction meetings and project progress meetings with contractors and project teams.
• Review field inspection reports and maintain detailed project observation documentation.
• Ensure contractors comply with the terms and conditions of executed agreements.
• Review and approve contractor and consultant payment applications.
• Prepare and review substantial completion certificates and ensure all required project closeout documentation is obtained.
• Coordinate final inspections, punch lists, commissioning, and owner acceptance of completed projects.
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.

External Agency and Partner Coordination

• Collaborate with external agencies, including the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), on project administration, preparation, and budgeting.
• Work closely with internal departments including finance, procurement, operations, and executive leadership to support project planning and delivery.
• Support procurement initiatives to diversify vendor participation and strengthen vendor partnerships.

Department Leadership and Staff Management

• Lead and manage project managers and project support staff responsible for capital projects.
• Allocate project resources across initiatives and manage project workload centrally.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and development opportunities for project management staff.
• Support succession planning within the department to ensure continuity of knowledge and leadership.
• Foster a collaborative, solution-oriented work environment focused on accountability and innovation.

Project Governance, Systems, and Reporting

• Establish and maintain project management processes, procedures, and governance standards.
• Utilize project management platforms such as Monday.com to track project progress, budgets, and milestones.
• Maintain centralized project documentation systems including project records and master tracking tools.
• Manage the Master Project Worksheet and related reporting tools used to track capital projects.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to the COO and executive leadership as required.
• Prepare reports and presentations for the Board of Governors regarding campus development and capital project status.

Organizational Leadership

• Maintain a professional image that reflects the mission, values, and philosophy of the Authority.
• Serve as a strategic collaborator and connector across departments and external partners.
• Support initiatives that promote operational excellence, sustainability, and innovation across campus facilities.
• Perform other duties, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned by the COO.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of construction processes, project delivery methods, and contract administration.
• Strategic planning skills with the ability to translate long-term plans into executable projects.
• Strong financial management and project budgeting experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments and external partners.
• Strong documentation and project tracking capabilities.
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
   

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience managing capital construction or large-scale facility projects.
• Experience managing capital improvements within existing operational facilities or campuses preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising project teams.
• Experience coordinating projects with government agencies or public-sector partners preferred.
• Experience supporting campus master planning initiatives preferred.
• Experience with project management software platforms such as Monday.com a plus