Executive Director, Campus Major Capital Projects Greater San Francisco, CA Area

The Company is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for a large, multi-year major capital projects program. The role oversees program governance, portfolio priorities, financial stewardship, project delivery standards, resource planning, and performance across multiple concurrent projects. The Executive Director may also serve as the senior owner’s representative for selected projects, guiding them from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout while managing scope, budget, schedule, risk, negotiations, and stakeholder engagement. Additional responsibilities include leading senior project staff, strengthening organizational capacity, standardizing delivery practices, and advising executive leadership through clear reporting and recommendations. Candidates must have at least 15 years of progressively responsible experience leading complex capital programs and major projects, including projects exceeding $70 million, and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required qualifications include expertise in capital planning and project delivery, advanced financial and business acumen, and experience with portfolio governance, executive reporting, workforce planning, and organizational improvement. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, stakeholder-management, and decision-making skills are essential. A relevant master’s degree, professional licensure, experience in complex institutional environments, and knowledge of collaborative or alternative project delivery methods are preferred.

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