Are you a visionary leader with a passion for campus development and operational excellence? We invite you to apply for the position of Director of Planning, Design, Construction and Chief Sustainability Officer at Coastal Carolina University, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our campus environment.
The Director of Planning, Design, Construction and Chief Sustainability Officer provides strategic leadership and oversight for all capital and operational projects within the university’s facilities departments. This role ensures alignment with institutional goals, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across project planning, facilities operations, grounds, sustainability, and custodial services.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/120481. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, facilities management, or a related field. At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities planning, design, and construction.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Facilities Management, Public Administration, Engineering). Direct experience working in a university or college setting, especially with campus master planning and residential facilities. Facilities Management Professional (FMP) or Certified Facility Manager (CFM). Experience developing long-term strategic plans for facilities and infrastructure aligned with institutional goals.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Strategic Leadership and Planning: Lead the development and execution of strategic infrastructure and sustainability plans, including the campus master plan. Establish and promote project management standards and best practices across facilities units.
- Project Management and Capital Oversight: Direct planning, design, and implementation of capital projects, renovations, and deferred maintenance. Ensure compliance with procurement laws, building codes, accessibility standards, and environmental regulations. Monitor project timelines, budgets and quality benchmarks.
- Facilities Operations, Grounds and Sustainability: Oversee safe and efficient operation of campus buildings and grounds. Develop preventive maintenance schedules and emergency protocols. Champion sustainability initiatives and track environmental performance.
- Custodial Services Oversight: Manage custodial operations to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming facilities. Implement quality control and training programs. Collaborate with Housing and Auxiliary Services for residential upkeep.
- Staff Development and Stakeholder Engagement: Lead recruitment, training, and performance management for facilities personnel. Promote professional development and certifications. Communicate effectively with university stakeholders and external partners.
- Budgeting, Procurement & Resource Management: Develop and manage departmental budgets aligned with university priorities. Oversee procurement, contract negotiations, and vendor performance. Optimize resource allocation for long-term efficiency.
Director (UP03/61121980/FTE-S01100P), full-time position with benefits. Salary Range: $120,000.00 to $150,000.00. Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university. May require occasional overnight travel. May require evening or weekend work to meet deadlines or handle high-priority issues. Position operates a computer and other office productivity tools on a regular basis.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
