Capital Projects Specialist
Posted 12 Mar 2026
Advertised as “Capital Projects Specialist III”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- III
- Expected experience
- 4+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
Study levelAssociate degree or higher
Field of studyArchitecture, Construction Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Interior Design, Project Management
Study levelBachelor's
Description of Job Duty:
Serve as a University liaison and Owner’s Representative between the Board of Trustees, General Contractors, campus personnel and design professionals for capital maintenance and construction projects.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Serve as a University liaison and Owner’s Representative between the Board of Trustees, General Contractors, campus personnel and design professionals for capital improvement projects over $100,000 and capital maintenance projects over $250,000. Attends project meetings and reviews contractor pay applications for conformity to payment guidelines. Maintains accurate project data in the project information tracking system (PITS). Regularly consults with the capital project accountant to review/compare project budgets to expenses. Serve as Project Manager and general contractor for locally funded campus projects valued below the $100,000 and $250,000 thresholds. Responsible for planning and coordinating the preparation of design and construction documents; building code, Life Safety code and ADA code reviews and compliance; estimating; material take off’s; ordering; and scheduling and supervising work performed by contractors on TTU renovation projects. Advise campus personnel and provide assistance regarding material specifications, selection, and procurement. Serve as project liaison between TTU departmental personnel and project contractors, engineers and architects. Coordinate, oversee, and assist in planning campus sponsored renovation projects. Develop specifications and/or recommend materials and provide space planning analysis and assistance for construction and renovation projects. Develop project work plans and schedules. Develop and outline for review general construction and renovation plans including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and space planning layouts. Requisition, procure or otherwise obtain construction supplies, materials, and furnishings that are needed for the project. Coordinate the bidding of projects or materials. Field observe work-in-progress to ensure compliance with materials specified, work specified, and building codes. Inspect workmanship for conformity with standards. Review and approve or deny change orders on specifications requested by contractors. Maintain logs of project activities and related information. Maintain records of renovations and new construction both physical and electronic. Coordinate revisions to building drawings with department CAD operator. Review contractor’s invoices for payment of work performed, actual material invoices for campus procured material, and approve payment requests. Assist the director as needed with preparation of annual capital budget request formulated for the Board of Trustees.
Physical Demands:
Those typical of an office environment.