Director of Capital Projects

Position Summary: The Director of Capital Projects will have significant project management experience, including managing other Project Manager(s). The Director of Capital Projects drives all aspects of planning, design, construction, and stakeholder management for large- and small-scale projects assigned to the Project Management Office across Yeshiva University’s New York City campuses. The Director of Capital Projects will be responsible for projects from inception through delivery and project closeout, including defining project scope, developing budgets and schedules, writing RFPs, negotiating contracts with consultants and contractors, tracking costs and timelines, leading project meetings with cross-functional teams, providing status reports to stakeholders, and turnover of final record drawings (or as-builts) and attic stock to Facilities. The Director of Capital Projects will also continuously monitor projects to reduce potential risks, escalating scope (scope creep), budget, and schedule issues as appropriate.

This role reports to the Assistant Vice President in the Facilities and Project Management Office (AVP of FPMO) and will collaborate with staff in University Operations, Information Technology Services, Institutional Advancement, and other departments throughout the University to achieve project goals. Seeking a Director of Capital Projects with strengths that include adaptability, determination, organization, excellent communication + interpersonal skills, and a willingness to provide practical support. Position Responsibilities: 

• Conducts programming studies with academic + administrative stakeholders to define and clarify the scope of work.
• Manages the bid, selection, and procurement of design consultants, GCs, CMs, + other vendors, and monitors performance, including writing RFPs and assisting with contract and agreement negotiations.
• Manages and mentors project managers.
• Either directly or by supervising the project managers, the Director of Capital Projects:
• Develops and maintains project budgets and schedules, tracks costs, and escalates risks to FPMO leadership.
• Reviews and facilitates consultants' design documents, and coordinates with YU ITS, security, facilities + and operations for selection of furniture, signage, and AV.
• Reviews, manages and facilitates contractors’ construction work.
• Defines project meeting cadence during design and construction phases and ensures consultants, GCs, and CMs maintain the schedule.
• Assists with capital budget plans and recommends and requests funding based on project needs.
• Facilitates communications among the project team, vendors, stakeholders, and sponsors, and documents key decisions.
• Provides project status updates to the CFO, the AVP for FPMO, and/or the University Architect.
• Performs the Project Manager’s responsibilities in the absence of the Project Managers.
• Performs project management duties on small, medium and large scale capital projects.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Experience & Education Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in facilities/capital project management managing large scale projects in New York City or a similar large city environment. Project experience should include vertical construction.
• At least 5 years of experience directly managing other project managers who performed project management on small to medium scale projects in New York City or a similar large city environment.
• Experience managing design and construction projects with an emphasis on interior renovation and fit-outs.
• 8+ years’ experience managing stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and vendors by clearly defining project goals and responsibilities, setting expectations and deadlines, and establishing open communications.
• Experience developing and maintaining design and construction budgets and schedules, and reporting documents.
• Experience writing RFPs and negotiating proposals, contracts, and change orders.
• Understanding of NYC building codes, Local Laws, and OSHA regulations.
• Understanding of NYC permitting and regulatory agency requirements.
• Experience managing academic building projects and working with university stakeholders is preferred.
• Experience translating stakeholders’ visions to scope of work narratives + simple space plans is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to read and understand architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and s