TBR | The College System of Tennessee

Title: Director Planning and Programming

Employee Classification: Executive/Admin & Managerial

Institution: System Office

Department: Facilities Development

Campus Location: Tennessee Board of Regents System Office

Job Summary

Provide leadership and assistance to campuses for Master Planning and Programming. Manage or assist with programming, project management and development of projects.

Develop and analyze data related to the TBR campus facilities and physical facilities to help develop design information for current and future projects.

Job Duties

• 30% - Assist campuses with developing Master Plans. Manage staff and plan in the development of MP objectives, RFP’s and contracts. Provide guidance with TBR and THEC criteria and information. Assist campuses with developing Capital projects for the annual Capital submittal. Assist campuses with updating and maintaining the Physical Facilities Inventory and Survey database. Coordinate with THEC and campuses to ensure accurate information is maintained. - (Essential)
• 15% - Analyze and develop data dealing with TBR facilities, including square foot information, cost analysis, regarding projects and facility planning. Provide planning and programming data to project managers, planners and designers to help develop efficient design for academic programming, workforce development and training needs. - (Essential)
• 40% - Manage or provide assistance with projects to maximize space utilization and maintain space flexibility. Develop strategies for typical and non-typical campus needs regarding Workforce Development and training. Assist the Facilities Development staff with property aqcquisitions, disposals and leasing. - (Essential)
• 10% - Work with Project Managers and other TBR Staff to coordinate projects with campus Master Plans and State Building Commission requirements. - (Essential)
• 5% - Assist with general office operations. Other duties as assigned. - (Marginal)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in architecture from an accredited institution
• Knowledge of TCAT facility planning and operation
• 5 Years of project development experience
• Experience with project management in higher education
• Experience in Real Estate acquisitions and leasing
• Architectural registration in the State of Tennessee with active classification

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Experience with Capital budgeting process
• Experience with facilities inventory and assessments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint,
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Physical Demands / Working Conditions