Director of Planning and Construction Management

Take flight in a role that shapes both skylines and student experiences. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - the world's premier institution for aviation and aerospace - is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as its Director of Planning and Construction Management.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director will lead the university's capital planning, design, and construction efforts across multiple campuses. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the physical evolution of a globally respected institution. In this role, you'll oversee the entire project lifecycle - from master planning and design to construction and occupancy - ensuring each initiative is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. You'll also lead a small, high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

Strategic Leadership & Execution

• Develop and implement short- and long-term capital plans aligned with the university's strategic priorities.

• Manage multiple, concurrent projects - from academic buildings to research labs and student facilities - through all phases.

• Partner with campus leaders to translate institutional needs into transformative infrastructure.

Project Management

• Oversee every project phase: planning, feasibility, design, permitting, construction, and final delivery.

• Create and track project timelines, milestones, and critical path schedules.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the university's representative on major construction efforts, confidently liaising with architects, contractors, officials, faculty, and trustees.

• Build consensus across stakeholder groups and communicate project status, risks, and achievements to executive leadership and the Board of Trustees.

Financial Oversight & Contracting

• Prepare and manage comprehensive budgets, ensuring projects stay on track financially.

• Oversee procurement processes and vendor performance, emphasizing value and efficiency.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure full compliance with all codes, safety regulations, permits, and university policies.

• Uphold standards of safety, sustainability, and construction excellence.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

• Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution - with no vesting period.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R309957. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter

• Full Resume

• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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