Capital Projects Manager

4 weeks ago


Amherst, Massachusetts, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Capital Projects Manager Job Description

Amherst College is seeking a skilled Capital Projects Manager to oversee the planning, design, and construction of medium-sized and smaller capital construction projects. The successful candidate will have a strong background in project management, with experience in managing teams of design consultants and contractors. The Capital Projects Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of capital projects, including leading management for projects up to $25,000,000 in project cost, and collaborating with other D&C staff on larger projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry, with experience in developing and tracking budgets, and a strong technical knowledge of the A/E/C industry. The Capital Projects Manager will work closely with the Director of Design & Construction/Facilities to make decisions, evaluate, formulate, and make suggestions for all phases and aspects of the execution of capital projects. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to working with a diverse community, and will be able to conceptualize and design a complex program.

Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of capital projects, including planning, design, and construction.
Lead management for projects up to $25,000,000 in project cost.
Collaborate with other D&C staff on larger projects.
Work closely with the Director of Design & Construction/Facilities to make decisions, evaluate, formulate, and make suggestions for all phases and aspects of the execution of capital projects.
Develop and track budgets for capital projects.
Have a strong technical knowledge of the A/E/C industry.
Have a strong commitment to working with a diverse community.
Be able to conceptualize and design a complex program.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in a facilities organization or closely related business.
Familiarity with legal contract language, especially negotiating terms, applying appropriate contract forms per project criteria, and extra-contract legal understanding.
Ability to read, understand, interpret, formulate plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Knowledge or experience in developing and tracking budgets.
Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.
Background with codes and permitting processes.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Experience managing projects involving teams of design consultants and contractors.
Strong organizational skills to be able to conceptualize and design a complex program.
Experience with and commitment to working with a diverse community.
Strong technical knowledge of the A/E/C industry.
Strong computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering, or construction (AEC) or related field.
Advanced studies in AEC, LEED/LBC/Passive House accreditation, or equivalent.
10+ years of experience.
Experience in higher education.
Revit proficient.

About Amherst College:

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement. The College is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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