Assistant Vice President – Facilities Planning & Program Management

Location: Charlotte, NC (Preferred) | Open to Major Markets | Travel: Approximately 70%

The Budd Group is seeking an experienced engineering leader to serve as Assistant Vice President of Facilities Planning & Program Management within our Private Education division.

This is a senior-level leadership role focused on integrated facilities management (IFM), capital planning, sustainability strategy, and program development across private education campuses nationwide.

This position will play a critical role in scaling a growing division and driving operational and revenue growth.

Assistant Vice President Key Responsibilities

• Lead facilities strategy across multiple private education campuses

• Develop and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs)

• Drive sustainability and energy management initiatives

• Oversee capital planning and long-term facilities programs

• Support integrated facilities management (IFM) growth

• Advise executive leadership and present to board-level stakeholders

• Manage and develop multifunctional teams

• Travel to sites to assess operations, implement programs, and support clients

Assistant Vice President Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (Required)

• 5 years of experience in facilities management, engineering leadership, capital planning, or program management

• Demonstrated experience in sustainability, energy management, or ESG initiatives

• Experience leading teams and managing complex facilities operations

• Ability to travel approximately 70%

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Sustainability

• Experience in private education, higher education, K-12, or institutional facilities

• Background in integrated facilities management (IFM) environments

• Experience supporting business growth or client expansion initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strategic and growth-oriented mindset

• Strong leadership presence in both executive and field environments

• Self-directed and comfortable building programs from the ground up

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, expanding division

This is an opportunity to join a high-growth division and play a key leadership role in shaping facilities strategy, sustainability initiatives, and long-term operational success.

Qualified candidates with active Professional Engineer (PE) certification are encouraged to apply.

Why Work For The Budd Group?!? 

• We are a God-honoring company of excellence 
• PTO - Vacation, Sick Time, 9 Major Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, and 1 Volunteer day to go serve your community!!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance
• HSA and FSA programs
• 401(k) - We Match
• Career Advancement
• Free Online Classes for professional and personal development available to ALL employees
• Free Mental Health and Financial Assistance Programs
• Pay on Demand Cash Back rewards program
• Classes to learn English or Spanish

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The Budd Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.