Executive Director of Architectural and Engineering Services

Executive Director Of Architectural And Engineering Services

Posting Number : SP005076P

Division / College : AVP Finance

Department : AVP Finance

Location : Moscow

Posting Context Statement :

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Finance and Planning within the Division of Finance and Administration, the Executive Director serves as University Architect and leads a team of architects, engineers, and construction professionals. This position oversees the statewide capital development portfolio, guiding projects that are sustainable, cost-effective, and aligned with the long-range campus development plan. The Executive Director will collaborate with campus leaders, community partners, and state agencies to deliver innovative facilities that support academic excellence, research, and student success.

Position Overview :

This position is responsible for the implementation and execution of the University of Idahos state-wide capital development portfolio. Provides leadership for university architects, engineers, construction managers, and support staff that provide services in facility planning, program development, design and construction administration for the facility improvements that comprise capital plan. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of the Long-Range Capital Development Plan. This position serves as the University Architect and maintains positive working relationships with the community, state and federal agencies, university units, others in the university community and its stakeholders. The position manages projects from budget development to design and construction, while ensuring projects align with long-term campus goals and operate efficiently. Duties may include :

• Lead and direct the timely and successful implementation of the annual Capital Improvement Plan
• Lead university projects, particularly in facilities and capital planning, ensuring effective budget development, design, construction and compliance with safety and campus guidelines
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures, promoting a culture of safety in the workplace while developing programs to support safe operations across all projects
• Provide architectural, engineering, and planning consultation to university units and student groups, assisting with project budgets, feasibility analysis and the development of campus infrastructure plans
• Provide competent, professional, effective project design and construction services to the university community
• Provide architectural / engineering / planning stewardship, support and consultation services for the university community
• Lead, direct and supervise the work and employees of Architectural and Engineering Services to assure effective implementation of the Capital Improvement Plan
• Other duties as assigned

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Physical Requirements & Working Conditions :

None

Degree Requirement :

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status : Exempt

Employee Category : Exempt

Pay Range : $135,000 annually or higher depending on experience

Type of Appointment : Full Time

FTE : 1

Funding : Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants :

This position starts February 2, 2026. This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship at this time.