Capital Projects Director

Capital Projects Director 

Triumvirate Environmental, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, is seeking a Capitals Project Director to join our team in Somerville, MA.  

We are looking for a self-motivated and experienced Capital Projects Director to lead our project teams and oversee project-based construction assignments. The ideal candidate will be an adept in managing a variety of construction and/or development projects, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving project success from inception to completion. This role demands strategic planning skills, a strong sense of urgency, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders to maintain timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Triumvirate Environmental provides leading organizations in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors with diverse services and expertise to assist them with compliance management. At Triumvirate Environmental, we strive to WOW both our employees and our customers. Our unique culture fosters growth, development, education, and creativity.   

This position reports to our Vice President of Construction. 

Responsibilities:

• Establish, manage, and track detailed project budgets, ensuring financial accountability and alignment with project objectives.
• Develop and maintain both macro- and micro-level project schedules with a strong understanding of construction sequencing.
• Read and interpret drawings, construction plans, and technical details to guide project execution.
• Operate effectively in a Windows-based environment; utilize project scheduling software to manage timelines and deliverables.
• Establish, manage, and track detailed project budgets, ensuring financial accountability and alignment with project objectives.
• Oversee construction projects from conception through completion while monitoring and reporting on all levels of compliance.
• Lead and support all phases of design, construction, and development, including feasibility studies, site due diligence, entitlements, planning, zoning, permitting, architectural coordination, and construction management.
• Build, maintain, and manage relationships with third-party vendors and external partners.
• Coordinate and support preconstruction programming with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and readiness.
• Develop comprehensive project scopes and objectives with input from all relevant internal and external stakeholders, ensuring technical feasibility.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with strong negotiation skills across all phases of the project.
• Manage, coordinate, and execute vendor procurement and administration, including purchase orders and contract oversight.
• Review and approve invoices and billing to ensure accuracy and compliance with project budgets.
• Maintain thorough and organized project documentation to ensure consistency and adherence to project requirements.
• De-escalate issues proactively and escalate when needed.
• Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence, leadership ability, and collaboration skills across teams.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that drives productivity, cohesion, and shared success.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining focus on overall project goals and timelines.
• Mentor and guide junior-level staff by providing leadership, direction, and developmental support.

Basic Requirements:

• 5-7+ years minimum experience in the construction management or related industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related
• On-site field and diverse market experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective negotiation skills to support vendor management, contract discussions, and project alignment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Ability to travel within the US and Canada as needed to support project goals, includin