Capital Projects
The Department of Capital Projects supports the UT System campuses and institutions with the administration of the University’s capital improvement programs and Real Property and Space Administration.
200
Number of active capital projects currently in design or construction
30 M
The University of Tennessee System has more than 30,000,000 square feet in building space
+1,000
Number of buildings across The University of Tennessee System
95
The University of Tennessee has a presence in all 95 counties in Tennessee
Budget and Planning
Coordinates budgeting and financial management for all capital projects and reviews all contracts and transactions.
Design and Construction
Administers design and construction of all facilities and capital improvement projects.
Real Property and Space Administration
Coordinates all real property transactions, including gift, acquisitions, disposals, easements and agreements.
Contacts
Austin Oakes, Assistant Vice President, Department of Capital Projects
Department of Capital Projects
aoakes1@tennessee.edu
865-974-2231
Michelle Crowder, Senior Director of Capital Planning
Department of Capital Projects
mcrowde6@tennessee.edu
865-974-2231
Robert Harrill, Budget Director
Department of Capital Projects
rharrill@tennessee.edu
865-974-2231
Benjamin Luttrell, Director
Design and Construction
bluttre1@tennessee.edu
865-974-2231
Robbie Pope, Director
Office of Real Property and Space Administration
rpope@tennessee.edu
865-974-2231
Rebecca Douglas, Capital Projects Procurement and Contract Administrator
Department of Capital Projects
rdougla5@tennessee.edu
865-974-2628
Robin Hipsky, Administrative Coordinator II
Department of Capital Projects
rhipsky@tennessee.edu
865-974-2553
Sherry McBee, Building Coordinator
Department of Capital Projects
smcbee2@tennessee.edu
865-974-0819