Director Of Planning And Design- Facilities Planning Services
University of Tennessee at Martin
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Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports the University of Tennessee Office of Capital Projects on all UT Health Science Center real property ventures.
- Manages/supervises the Facilities Architecture and Planning division.
- Performs the origination and analysis of all UT Health Science Center real property transactions to include acquisitions, leases, real property asset management, easements, and right of way.
- Coordinates, oversees, and serves as the Designer of Record on campus maintenance projects under the State Building Commission threshold.
- Coordinates with the Office of Architecture & Planning on these maintenance projects.
- Reviews and updates yearly building assessments.
- Works in conjunction with OCP on master planning and master planning updates for UT Health Science Center.
- Provides coordination and oversight with OCP over programming project request and project site selection for specific capital projects.
- Participates in the evaluation for selections of Architects/Engineers for capital projects.
- Reviews all final inspections, delivery of project records, operations and maintenance manuals, and operations training for Facilities Services.
- Oversees and approves all construction pertaining to the design intent of the construction documents.
- Submits projects to the State Fire Marshal Office (SFMO) for approval prior to any construction and adheres to any directives during construction, inspections, and project completion inspections.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of experience as an architect or engineer. Must be Licensed Architect in the State of Tennessee. (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) certificate preferred. Experience with projects in governmental and higher education setting preferred.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of current applicable building codes.
- Knowledge of real estate principles and practices.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Familiar with capital project planning, budgeting, programming, design and construction principles and practices.
- Ability to collaborate and work as a team.
- Familiarity with developing Campus Master Plans Skills.
- Computer software skills with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and preferably MS Project.
About this role
You'd be leading facilities planning and design for the UT Health Science Center, overseeing everything from real estate transactions and lease management to campus master planning and construction oversight. The role sits within the University of Tennessee's Office of Capital Projects and requires you to manage the Facilities Architecture and Planning division while serving as Designer of Record on maintenance projects, coordinating with architects and engineers, and ensuring all work meets building codes and state requirements.
This position demands a licensed architect in Tennessee with at least six years of professional experience, ideally in government or higher education settings. You'll need a strong grasp of building codes, real estate practices, capital project management, and master planning—plus the ability to communicate clearly across multiple stakeholders and collaborate effectively with university offices and external partners. Proficiency with standard office software and project management tools is expected.
The role suits someone ready to move into a leadership position within institutional real estate and facilities, with the credentials and experience to manage complex projects from programming through final inspection and occupancy.
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