GWCC SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL PROJECTS & CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT (46888)

GWCCA•Atlanta, GA

1d•$160,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Joining GWCCA means helping create moments that matter. We’re a world-class campus seeking passionate people ready to innovate, connect, and make an impact on our community and beyond. Whether front and center or behind the scenes, your work powers the experiences that define events and hospitality in Georgia. The Senior Director of Capital Projects & Campus Development builds strong relationships across departments and serves as a trusted advisor to leadership on capital project planning, campus development initiatives, and infrastructure improvements. This role provides strategic guidance to internal stakeholders and operational leaders to ensure projects align with the Authority’s operational priorities, campus master planning goals, and long-term facility needs. The Director of Capital Projects & Campus Development leads the planning, coordination, and execution of capital improvement, facility expansion, and renovation projects across the Authority’s campus. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position plays a critical role in translating the organization’s Campus Master Plan and operational priorities into successful capital projects. The Director oversees the full lifecycle of campus development initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget while supporting operational excellence and an exceptional guest experience. This role ensures the effective planning and delivery of capital projects through oversight of project budgets, schedules, procurement processes, and contract administration, while maintaining the integrity of project management systems, documentation, and reporting tools used to monitor project progress, financial performance, and compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. The Director also leads project management staff, coordinates with external partners and government agencies, and ensures alignment between capital initiatives and campus operational needs, while contributing to long-term planning efforts and advising leadership on capital investment strategies that sustain and enhance the Authority’s facilities. The ideal candidate is a highly organized and experienced project management professional who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to delivering complex capital projects successfully. This individual serves as a key steward of the Authority’s campus development and capital improvement initiatives, ensuring that projects, processes, and systems are managed effectively, delivered in compliance with applicable standards, and executed with a high level of coordination, accountability, and service to internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will embody the Authority’s core values of authenticity, accountability, and teamwork while carrying out the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Candidates under final consideration will be required to successfully complete a criminal history evaluation and drug screening prior to employment.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of construction processes, project delivery methods, and contract administration.
Strategic planning skills with the ability to translate long-term plans into executable projects.
Strong financial management and project budgeting experience.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments and external partners.
Strong documentation and project tracking capabilities.
Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience managing capital construction or large-scale facility projects.
Demonstrated experience leading or supervising project teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing capital improvements within existing operational facilities or campuses preferred.
Experience coordinating projects with government agencies or public-sector partners preferred.
Experience supporting campus master planning initiatives preferred.
Experience with project management software platforms such as Monday.com a plus