Capital Projects Manager
FLSA Classification
Full-Time Exempt
Reports to
Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA)
Date
October 24, 2024
Job Description
Summary/objective
Manage, coordinate, and administer from inception to final completion all aspects of capital projects for new construction, renovations, and other related facilities projects assigned in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards. Ensure that service contract providers are meeting or exceeding their contractual requirements. Also ensure that each project addresses the expectations of the Colleges environmental and sustainability efforts when possible. Manages project communication, procurement, budgeting, and scheduling. May handle multiple projects.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of capital projects, project management, and/or engineering as it relates to all new construction and renovation projects.
- Manages with other departments, outside entities, engineering design services consultants, and construction contractors to ensure project delivery by applicable deadlines and within budget.
- Effectively manage projects within set budget, schedule, and scope. Maintain and monitor project budgets for periodic review with the VPFA and others as needed.
- Demonstrates moderate to expert computer skills for the purposes of contract negotiation, job scheduling, project operations, project presentations, and other areas based on the needs of the College.
- Coordinates required project permits and bidding process as necessary for capital projects.
- Keep VPFA and other applicable College personnel informed and current on progress, problems, and objectives.
- Attends meetings, presents information, and answers relevant questions.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including but not limited to OSHA, ADA, DCR, OSFM, etc.
- Ensure new College property and equipment is tagged in accordance with College policy in a timely fashion.
- Assist VPFA with contract review and/or preparation.
- Work closely with Colleges Campus Safety Office to create a high level of construction safety awareness on all construction projects.
- Comply with established safety and risk management guidelines.
- Serve on various committees as needed per the VPFA.
- Completes special projects as requested and other tasks as required by the VPFA.
Competencies
- Fundamental knowledge of planning and construction techniques.
- Fundamental knowledge of budget creation and tracking.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, project management, and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to plan projects and prepare and/or review related designs, estimates, and specifications.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and functional knowledge of engineering-related software.
- Ability to research and render timely, competent, and technical decisions and to understand technical facility drawings and contracts.
- Moderate to expert mathematical skills for project estimation and budgeting.
Supervisory responsibilities
None
Work environment
Position typically works on job sites and in an office environment.
Physical demands
Requires standing/walking/sitting for extended periods. May occasionally lift 10/15 lbs. Requires the ability to access all areas of construction sites and facilities, including climbing ladders and scaffolding, as well as to enter confined spaces to assess conditions and perform inspections of existing conditions and/or new work.
Travel required
May travel infrequently on College business.
Required education and experience
- Bachelors degree required in architecture or a related construction or engineering field.
- Minimum of five years of experience in construction, architectural, or engineering fields.
Preferred education and experience
- Experience working in a higher education environment.
Additional eligibility requirements
None
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
Must be authorized to work in the United States. Pre-employment criminal and credit background checks.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political beliefs, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, termination, placement, transfer, layoff, recall, compensation, and training.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
