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Director of Capital Projects

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Job Summary

Senior position in the Office of Physical Resources and Planning (OPRP). Reports to Associate Dean and is a member of the Sr. Leadership Team in the department. This position works with the Faculty of Arts & Sciences (FAS) Dean, FAS Dean of Administration & Finance, OPRP Associate Dean on FAS campus-wide capital project planning and related activities. This position is responsible for the management of the FAS capital construction program of approximately $240 million. The FAS buildings portfolio totals over 10 million square feet of space and over 260 buildings. The capital program consists of projects across the portfolio and includes construction of new academic buildings, major laboratory renovations, replacement of building-wide infrastructure, including HVAC and electrical systems, gut renovations and expansions/additions to athletic facilities, life safety upgrades, undergraduate housing renovations, libraries, faculty appointment projects, program, and department initiatives and other capital renewal projects.

Auto req ID

59315BR

Job Code

332061 Construction/Proj Managmnt

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Business Title

Director of Capital Projects

Sub-Unit

------------

Salary Grade

061

Time Status

Full-time

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Basic Qualifications
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in capital program management, strategic financial planning, project planning, project management, and design/construction supervision including large-scale projects with a high degree of complexity.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in relevant architecture, engineering, construction management, or project management discipline required.
  • Working knowledge of relevant computer tools.
  • Experience developing and implementing project-based reporting, protocols, and systems including university budgeting and accounting systems, capital project management systems, and construction review and communication software.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
  • Highly skilled in written and verbal communications and able to work well with University clients at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects and supervise staff in the delivery of a complex capital program. Experience in higher education capital project development processes preferred.
  • Working knowledge of architectural principles as they related to campus planning, design, construction, and operations.
  • Broad technical knowledge of construction and building systems (structural, life safety, mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, etc.). Ability to read and correctly interpret construction documents and blueprints, geotechnical reports, and real estate/building-related legal documents.
  • Working knowledge of principles of sustainable design and development as they related to campus planning, design, construction, and operations.
  • Presentation skills required for small and large groups. Demonstrated ability to effectively convey architectural and construction concepts in written and graphic formats, and in oral presentations to faculty, executives, administrators, students, and the public. Ability to facilitate meetings.
Additional Information

IMPORTANT NOTE: To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

Department

Office of Physical Resources and Planning

Pre-Employment Screening

Criminal, Education, Identity

Job Function

Facilities

Position Description
  • Directly supervises and manages six Senior Capital Project managers, Manager of Contracts and Controls, assigned capital project administrative and control support staff, and outside project managers/consultants. Support project managers' efforts to control scope, budget, schedule aspects of projects, and ensure FAS sustainability, accessibility, and DIB strategies and goals are incorporated in all capital projects.
  • Establish and implement consistent project management procedures, based in IT systems, for financial and schedule management activities. Establish and implement consistent project management reporting and collection of historic project data.
  • Represent department in relationships with Central Administration Office of General Counsel, CAPS Office, Insurance Division, University Planning Office, Campus Services, Central Capital Projects department, Alumni Affairs and Development, and Strategic Procurement.
  • Communicate directly with FAS and University leaders to provide updates on critical, high–visibility projects.
  • Work closely with Associate Dean and other FAS Dean(s) to develop capital budgets for new/developing capital projects of larger size, importance or with donor involvement. Close work with Deans continues through ongoing project reviews and approvals.
  • Serve on various committees to represent FAS/Office of Physical Resources and Planning
School/Unit

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions

This position is based in Cambridge, MA.

The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University's COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s "COVID-19 Vaccine Information" webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ .

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

Company

 Harvard FAS

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is the home of Harvard’s undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s PhD. programs (the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872). The 40 academic departments and more than 30 centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.

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