Capital Outlay & Capital Projects Manager

NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY•Las Vegas, NM

7d•$56,076 - $84,115•Onsite

About The Position

The Capital Outlay & Capital Projects Manager leads NMHU’s end-to-end capital outlay planning, submissions, compliance, and project delivery for new construction, major renovations, and infrastructure improvements. This position serves as NMHU’s primary coordinator for the annual and multi-year capital planning cycle, supporting executive leadership in developing priorities and ensuring projects are submission-ready, compliant, and successfully executed. The role coordinates closely with the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) Capital Projects Division and the New Mexico Department of Finance & Administration (DFA) capital outlay process, including hearings, approvals, grant agreement administration, reporting, and draw requests. NMHED’s capital outlay program includes annual hearings and prioritization of projects from institutions’ five-year capital plans, plus ongoing compliance and project review before construction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, facilities management, business, or related field.
5 years of progressively responsible experience in capital planning and/or construction project management, preferably in higher education or public sector.
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, consultants/contractors, and construction documentation.
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license.
Must be willing to respond as needed to after hour calls or on an on-call basis.
Must be willing to work evening, weekends, holidays and odd hours.
Project planning and management skills.
Effective time management skills.
Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple, simultaneous, and complex tasks.
Ability to effectively handle complex, stressful projects and situations.
Knowledge of building trades management principles, methods, and techniques.
Ability to coordinate and/or supervise facility repair contractors.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community.
Skilled in PC, Windows-based operating environment and TMA work order system.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, and blueprints.
Ability to maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
Personnel management skills.
Knowledge and integrated understanding of Facilities Services operations.
Ability to provide technical leadership and direction to technical and support staff in a wide range of plant trades.
Skilled in organizing resources and time management.
Knowledge of all federal, state, and local codes and ordinances pertinent to Facilities maintenance and construction.
Knowledge of building repairs and maintenance.
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Knowledge of cost estimating and fiscal management principles and procedures.
Ability to develop and implement facility safety and maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of New Mexico capital outlay processes, including DFA/HED compliance, reauthorizations, and legislative cycle timing (UNM lists these as preferred for their capital plan role). Maybe in minimum?
Experience preparing materials for board/governing approvals and state-level hearings.
Familiarity with grant agreement administration, reporting, and payment/draw documentation.