Director, Capital Planning & Construction

 

Job Title: Director, Capital Planning & Construction

Department: Facilities Service Admin

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,300 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.

Job Summary

Executes a wide range of specialized research, strategic planning, leadership collaboration, and development to guide the physical development of the campus and manage oversight of short- and long-term strategic campus and capital project planning needs; directs the daily operations of the Project Management team.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead Campus Planning: Guide the development of campus facilities and infrastructure planning in line with the campus master plan, identify development opportunities, enhance accessibility, and activate spaces.
• Data Analysis & Project Prioritization: Collect and analyze facility data using a deferred maintenance database/software tool, provide reports to leadership on deferred maintenance data and project forecasts, recommend project priorities, define design concepts and standards, and provide project estimates.
• Plan & Project Management Execution: Generate detailed plans for specific campus areas, utilize facilities capital planning tools and deferred maintenance data for informed decision-making. Translate planning concepts and technical analyses into actionable plans, coordinate project planning, define and implement project execution methods.
• Project/Program Management: Direct and monitor projects managed by the project managers to ensure effective, timely, and fiscally sound management practices are maintained. Interact with contractors and vendors. Make informed recommendations for the use of the annual multi-million-dollar college renewal and replacement program, reporting on budget, scope, schedule, risk planning, and mitigation strategies, ensuring timely project execution.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering, or landscape architecture plus a minimum of 7 years of related building and project development experience or comparable combination of education and experience to include supervision and management of personnel and construction projects; knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply the campus master plan processes and guidelines; ability to read plans, skill in interpreting construction/project drawings and information, and knowledge of standards and best practices; detailed knowledge of facilities and building systems maintenance and operations, knowledge of facilities condition analysis through the use of an FCI/NAV or other calculation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent organizational, collaborative and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field; PMP Certification; knowledge of the principles and practices in the areas of urban planning, landscape architecture, and infrastructure considerations; college or related campus planning activities such as development impact analysis (e.g. visual impact), land use, space utilization, and development of the campus master plan processes and guidelines; experience and knowledge of building energy intensity analysis, renewable energy production systems, and facilities construction.

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

• Supervises Staff
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - Open Until Filled
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• Band K; $86,760 to $108,450 per year

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accru