Director of Capital Projects

1 week ago

Princeton, New Jersey, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director of Capital Projects to join our team at InsideHigherEd. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of project delivery for all projects in the portfolio assigned.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement project delivery strategies to ensure timely and within-budget completion of projects.
  • Oversee the performance of multiple project construction management firms and subcontractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and codes of conduct.
  • Verify individual project milestones and specific goals, track progress, and implement remedial solutions as needed.
  • Manage construction schedules and associated costs to achieve project completion within schedule parameters and allocated monies.
  • Ensure adherence to scope, budget, and schedule for various new construction and renovation projects.
  • Secure timely issuance of contracts, capital expenditure requests, certification of payments, and other key documents.
  • Maintain a comprehensive database on all assigned projects and report to management on progress and cost.
  • Audit project costs, evaluate project projections and forecasts, and assess product and service evaluations.
  • Participate in the preparation of capital budgets and programs and coordinate high-level project execution.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Primavera P6 (CPM evaluation), MS Office Suite, Bluebeam Revu (or similar).
  • Utilize KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and variance analysis techniques to manage project execution and team performance.
  • Coordinate with administrators, faculty, staff, consultants, contractors, organized labor representatives, legal counsel, and governmental agencies in the planning, design, and execution of large and complex construction programs.
  • Recognize opportunities for process improvements and offer hands-on, resourceful solutions.
  • Champion the University's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals in every dimension of the role.
  • Liaise with Department of Public Safety (DPS), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and local agencies to establish project-specific job hazard assessments and articulate interim life safety measures.
  • Distribute accurate information to the correct people on time, recognize liabilities and potential problems, prepare and present timely recommendations to appropriate officials and decision makers, and ensure change orders for design and construction services are warranted and properly priced.
  • Maintain awareness of and champion enhancements to industry-leading practices related to enhanced project delivery, including Lean principles, IDP (Integrative Design Process), Risk, last planner, and TAKT.
  • Function as the Department's representative on committees and task forces of the University, external regulatory agencies, and other organizations in support of the mission and design and construction process.
  • Make effective presentations to groups with disparate levels of technical knowledge of design and construction.
  • May serve on various University committees.
  • Identify elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field.
  • Minimum of 10+ years' experience in project management, with experience in supervising project managers.
  • Experience in managing major capital (out of the ground) construction projects.
  • Experience in managing multiple projects.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
  • Requires problem-solving, strong leadership, and team-building skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Primavera P6 (CPM evaluation), MS Office Suite, Bluebeam Revu (or similar).

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