Deputy Director of Capital Planning
Company: Massachusetts School Building Authority
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Deputy Director of
Capital Planning Department: Capital Planning Reports To: Director
of Capital Planning FLSA: Exempt Grade: 17 POSITION SUMMARY:
Partner with the Director of Capital Planning to manage a
multi-billion-dollar capital grant program for public school
construction by aligning the MSBA’s long-term capital outlook with
available resources including project grants, department budgets,
and staffing. The Deputy Director of Capital Planning manages
business processes and assigned staff to ensure execution of the
Department’s vendor contracts and project conformance with MSBA’s
policies and procedures. The Deputy Director of Capital Planning
works in conjunction with the Director of Capital Planning to
manage the Directors within Capital Planning and supports the
Director of Capital Planning in the day-to-day operations of the
Capital Planning Department and the overall management of the Core
and Accelerated Repair Programs. Essential Functions and
Responsibilities Partner with the Director of Capital Planning to
set, monitor, and achieve department goals and priorities with
concentration in long-term initiatives. Assist the Director of
Capital Planning to support the development of potential
initiatives, new or expanded programs, policy updates, and
department budgets. Assist in the development and processing of
associated memorandums. Oversee the management of the Accelerated
Repair Program, particularly the long-term outlook for programming
and budget. Support timely processing of reviews including material
for Board approvals. Manage the development of additional or
expanded aspects of the Program. Oversee the management of the
annual Statement of Interest review processes and due diligence for
Core Program and Accelerated Repair Program. Support Capital
Planning’s research, review, analysis, and presentation of
associated material. Assist in the oversight of vendor contracts
including program coordination and long-term planning.
Concentration areas may include Technical Services, Commissioning,
Post Occupancy Evaluation, and School Survey. Assist the Director
of Capital Planning in preparing, verifying, and issuing regular
reports sharing key project information and critical program
decisions for internal and external audiences as well as the MSBA
Board of Directors. Collaborate and perform technical documents to
ensure project conformance with MSBA guidelines and policies. Lead
coordination of updates to internal and external manuals and other
tools for use by staff and districts to inform and ensure
consistent application of MSBA grant policy for districts.
Participate as a member of the Owner’s Project Manager Review
Panel, on a rotational basis, as an assigned MSBA staff member.
Participate as a member of the Designer Selection Panel, on a
rotational basis, as an assigned MSBA staff member. Represent the
MSBA through public outreach presentations with various
professional organizations. Track record of delivering superior
results, commanding respect, and performing leadership roles while
displaying strategic and visionary skills. Supervisory
Responsibilities Recruit, select, orient, and train employees to
maintain assigned staff level. Lead employees to accomplish
departmental and individual performance results. Communicate job
expectations and establish, monitor, and appraise employee
performance results. Manage, coach, mentor, and counsel employees.
Ensure employee compliance with MSBA policies, procedures, and
productivity standards. Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Minimum of 10 years of
project management experience working with project management
firms, designers, contractors, or other stakeholders required.
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience required. Ability to
work hybrid work schedule - minimum of two (2) in-office days per
week Experience working with or interpreting Massachusetts laws,
including M.G.L. Chapter, 30, Chapter 149 and 149A, and Chapter 7
preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills,
including the ability to deliver executive-level presentations that
present technical information in a clear and understandable manner.
Success in roles requiring execution of multiple tasks while
responding to multiple priorities. Proven ability to work with
efficiency, flexibility, and confidence. Demonstrated ability to
build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people –
junior and senior, nonprofit, local/state government, education,
and from diverse backgrounds. Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft
Office software applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams. Knowledge of Power BI and/or
Tableau software is a plus. Ability to persuade, inspire, and
motivate others. Ability to work both independently and as part of
a team. Ability and willingness to occasionally travel. Ability and
willingness to maintain confidentiality at every level. This job
description is intended to be general and will evolve over time.
The description is subject to periodic updating. At management’s
discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional
duties from time to time.
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