Director, Construction Management
Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech), the state’s only public polytechnic university, invites nominations and applications for the position of Director, Construction Management within the College of Engineering, Technology and Management (ETM). This role represents a rare opportunity to build and shape a new academic program from the ground up - at a moment when industry demand, institutional commitment, and community investment are uniquely aligned.

Oregon Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Construction Management launched in Fall 2025 in direct response to regional and statewide workforce needs across both public and private construction sectors, including heavy and general construction. Developed in close partnership with industry leaders, the program reflects Oregon Tech’s polytechnic mission: hands-on, applied education that prepares graduates to contribute immediately and lead responsibly in complex, real-world environments. Distinct from construction programs housed within engineering colleges, Oregon Tech’s Construction Management program is intentionally grounded in management and leadership - preparing graduates for supervisory and project leadership roles across the construction sector.

Importantly, this is not a speculative or unfunded initiative. The Construction Management program is supported by a $500,000 gift from the Beavers Charitable Trust, providing foundational resources to launch the program with intention, quality, and long-term vision. This investment signals both institutional confidence and industry trust - ensuring the Director has the support needed to build strong curriculum, meaningful partnerships, and a sustainable program infrastructure from the outset.

The successful candidate will step into a role with genuine creative and strategic latitude. This includes shaping two focused pathways - Heavy Construction (horizontal) and General Construction (vertical) - that align curriculum, industry engagement, and applied learning with distinct workforce needs. As the program’s founding leader, the Director will help define its identity, culture, and trajectory - shaping curriculum, establishing industry-connected learning experiences, and building internship and employment pipelines that serve students and employers alike. Few roles offer this level of influence at the program’s inception, with the opportunity to leave a lasting academic and professional legacy.

Oregon Tech’s College of Engineering, Technology & Management provides a strong institutional home for this work. ETM is experiencing enrollment growth, expanding applied research and industry engagement, and investing in workforce-aligned programs that respond directly to employer demand. Construction Management sits squarely within this momentum, benefiting from interdisciplinary collaboration, shared infrastructure, and a culture that values applied learning and professional relevance.

This opportunity is particularly compelling for an experienced construction professional who is ready to translate industry expertise into educational impact. The role values real-world credibility as much as academic engagement and offers the chance to mentor students, strengthen the profession’s future workforce, and contribute meaningfully to the region’s economic vitality.

For a leader energized by building something new - who sees education as a force for workforce development, community partnership, and individual transformation - this is a once-in-a-career opportunity to shape a Construction Management program designed for the future of the industry.

To view the full position prospectus, link here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:a8846134-cf40-46db-8ea4-1bb027429d23

Equity & Inclusion

Oregon Tech strongly recognizes and believes that a diverse and inclusive academic environment fosters mutual understanding, interpersonal and individual respect, cultural awareness, harmony, and creativity, while providing necessary role models for all students. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive university requires that no person experience discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression or any other protected personal characteristic. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who actively demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

LeadExec is partnering with Oregon Institute of Technology in this national search. For inquiries, nominations, applications, and confidential conversations, please contact:

Lisa J. Marks, Founder & CEO
Paula M. DiNardo, Senior Search Consultant
339.234.9642
construction-mgmt@leadexec.com

This position is open until filled but only applications received by Thursday, February 19, 2026 can be assured full consideration. Applications should include a detailed letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae/resume.

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• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degrees in Construction Management or a closely related field.
• More than ten years of construction industry experience, preferably in heavy construction.