Senior Capital Project Manager

TITLE:                               Senior Capital Project Manager

REPORTS TO:                  Director of Facilities Management

SCHEDULE:                      Full-time, 12-months/year, 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm.  Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs.

REVISION DATE:             January 2024

Pay Group

Type

Status

Fiscal Year Weeks

Class

Department

 Location

SemiMo.(Salaried)

Regular

Full-Time

 Full year (52 weeks)

Staff

Facilities Management

Hybrid

Position Purpose

Provide effective leadership and supervision for the capital project management team along with managing capital construction and renovation projects and the related processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise capital project managers by managing attendance, schedules, evaluations, training, and work assignments.
• Function as the subject matter expert for capital project management.
• Provides effective management and coordination of assigned capital projects to ensure that standards of quality, budget, and schedule constraints are met in a professional manner.
• Acting as the Academy’s primary point of contact and oversees the bidding and construction phases of new construction and renovation projects.
• Supports and assists the capital planning team through the permitting and design phases.
• For assigned projects:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between architects, engineers, contractors, town and state agencies, faculty and staff during the project lifecycle.
  • monitor and review contractor quality control and construction safety programs. Providing quality assurance surveillance of contractor work to ensure that materials and methods comply with contract documents.
  • coordinate and schedule the interface of contract work with other departments.
  • coordinate obtaining and managing project close out documents including punch lists, certificates of substantial completion, record drawings and submittals, and final payments.
• For all projects managed by capital project team:
  • Monitor the progress using independent critical analysis in the review of contractor schedules. Communicating with end-user to keep them apprised of progress and schedule.
  • Maintaining current cost information, track project budgets, and prepare and calculate project cost estimates, process timely payments, and change requests.
  • Identify and implement creative solutions to problems in order to stay within budget and time restrictions.
• Assisting in the development and prioritization of future capital projects, including the development of scope, specifications, standards, and cost estimates.
• Providing facility information for architects, engineers, contractors and department personnel on an independent and responsible basis.
• Responding to urgent needs for contractual support in assigned building system areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Must have general knowledge of basic building codes and all phases of building construction, methods, tools, and equipment of the trade including wood materials and their properties, techniques of finishing sheetrock, plastering, and painting: proper glass cutting techniques; and proper wood turning techniques.
• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills and proficient with Microsoft and construction industry software platforms.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.

 

Direct/Indirect Reports

Capital Project Managers