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Posting Details
Position Details
Position Type
Non Tenure
Working Title
Director, Construction Management
Classification Title
Instructor
College/Division
College of Engr, Tech & Mgmt (ETM)
Department
Management
Hiring Unit
Work Location
Klamath Falls
Appointment FTE (%)
1.0
Position Terms/Mo
10
Full/Part time
Full Time
Annual Salary
Position Summary
Department Summary
Bridging technology and enterprise, the Business Management Department develops leaders who think strategically, act ethically, and innovate in an increasingly digital economy. Grounded in Oregon
Tech's polytechnic mission, the department delivers industry-aligned, hands-on education that integrates business fundamentals,
technology, and experiential learning. Faculty bring strong academic credentials and industry experience, fostering close mentorship and
practical engagement that prepare students for leadership roles across sectors.
The department currently comprises 11 full-time faculty and serves more than 200 students across Klamath Falls, the Portland-Metro campus, and online programs. Business Management plays a central
role in workforce development, entrepreneurship, and regional engagement - connecting students to industry, community partners, and applied learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
Programs Offered:
• B.S. in Business Management
• B.S. in Construction Management
• B.S. in Health Informatics
• B.S. in Technology Management
• B.S. in Health Care Management
• B.S. in Marketing
• B.S. in Operations Management
For additional information regarding the Department, please visit: https://www.oit.edu/academics/engineering-technology-management/management
Position Summary
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.
Minimum Requirements
Additional Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate or terminal degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in higher education, in person and/or online.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with construction industry partners.
• Experience with construction technologies, equipment, and emerging tools.
• Relevant professional certifications.

Application Information
Recruitment Type
External
Application Screening Begins
02/19/2026
Job Posting Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
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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Background/Pre-Employment Check
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.
AA/EEO Statement
Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.
Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or oithr@oit.edu.