Head – Campus Development & Facilities Management

Role : Head – Campus Development & Facilities Management

Organization: Sricity International University

Location: Sricity, Greater Chennai Area

Reports to: Vice Chancellor

Role Overview

As Head of Campus Development & Facilities Management

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for  planning, design, and execution of campus development  including academic blocks, hostels, faculty housing, roads, utilities, MEP systems, and landscape infrastructure.
• Responsible for tendering, contract finalization and execution of the projects in coordination with consultants, contractors and vendors. 
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs, ensuring uptime, safety, and operational excellence across all facilities.
• Establish and implement facility policies, SOPs, and vendor performance metrics to maintain best-in-class service standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employees, leadership teams, consultants, and vendors, fostering trust and effective collaboration in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Develop and mentor an internal team of facility and project management professionals to ensure continuity, ownership, and long-term excellence in operations.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proven expertise in end-to-end project and facility management, covering initiation, design management, budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and construction.
• Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, and Excel; familiarity with Zoho Projects or equivalent software preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of UN SDG goals so as to make the SIU a sustainable campus 
• Ability to lead, guide, and mentor team members

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Preferred Profile

• Graduate in Civil Engineering with 15 -  20+ years of experience in large-scale infrastructure, campus development, or institutional facilities.
• Specialization in Construction Management would be an added advantage.
• Passion for Construction Project Management and interest in nurturing the team through mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Why Join SIU

interaction zones and collaborative spaces

In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape and oversee a living, evolving campus that supports learning, innovation, and industry collaboration — contributing directly to SIU’s mission of nurturing future-ready talent.