A Director of Urban / Transportation Planning directs and oversees planning and develops projects that maintain or improve the quality of life in a city or region. Addresses specific transportation, economic development, housing and environmental issues. Directs planning to address aesthetic and technical concerns, community goals and the future impact of development.
Under the direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities, the Director of Planning and Design in conjunction with the University of Tennessee Office of Capital Projects (OCP) which includes the Division of Facilities Planning and the Office of Real Property, assists in real property transactions and in the design and construction of capital projects to meet the administrative, research, academic and educational program requirements of UT Health Science Center. This position coordinates the development of program statements with campus officials for facilities, assists in coordinating design and construction on-site efforts for capital projects and assists with any coordination of real property transactions. This position is classified as an Essential Services Employee. Essential Services Employees maintain business operations for UTHSC and support the physical operations and safety of campus. This role involves performing various operations and services essential to maintaining critical infrastructure and ensuring continuous operations. Responsibilities
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
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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. Job Info Job Identification 6999 Job Category Facilities Services Posting Date 03/16/2026, 10:19 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations 910 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38163, US
