Capital Project Manager

Goucher College•Columbia, MD

1d•$125,000 - $148,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Capital Projects Manager reports directly to the Senior Vice President (SVP) for Finance and Operations and has primary responsibility for ensuring the timely and cost-effective development and completion of all campus capital projects. This role involves managing a portfolio of capital projects, leading the development of project scopes, budgets, and schedules, supervising construction operations, and overseeing design professionals. The position also requires providing policy and technical recommendations and supporting fundraising activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or appropriate certification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management certification, or other relevant field of study.
Ten (10) years of related experience in project management, construction management, and/or program management in the construction or building industry.
Experience should include contract negotiations and supervision/oversight of construction activities.
Strong knowledge of design, construction, and state and local building codes.
Proven ability to work independently and be comfortable as both a team leader and team member.
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA.

Nice To Haves

Prior Supervisory and leadership experience.
Experience working within a campus or academic environment.
Experience with contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

Provide regular progress reports for all capital projects.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path activities.
Validate project schedules, monitor project cost controls, and resolve coordination issues.
Manage the review and monitoring of project submittals, RFIs, AECs, and As-Built Drawings.
Establish and ensure adherence to policies and procedures for new project management standards.
Promote sustainable practices across all project delivery methods.
Monitor project deliverables for compliance with project requirements.
Review construction drawings and specifications; attend pre-bid and bid opening meetings.
Inform contractors of requirements for construction scheduling, progress reporting, safety measures, wage and hour law observances, labor relations, and payroll records.
Assist the SVP in understanding current industry trends or future College space needs, generating recommendations.
Lead management of technical aspects for assigned projects, including major repair and maintenance efforts.
Lead the development of project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
Manage the design phase for all capital projects, including organizing and supervising competitive selection of architects and other consultants.
Coordinate consultant and stakeholder meetings and activities.
Manage value engineering and/or scope reduction activities as needed to ensure budget compliance.
Supervise inspection of construction operations for compliance with design intent and specifications.
Interpret plans and specifications and confer with contractor representatives to resolve differences of opinions with the design team.
Prepare cost estimates and schedules for all capital projects, including new construction, rehabilitation, infrastructure, energy performance, remodeling, mechanical / electrical / plumbing, fire protection, or general repair projects.
Coordinate construction operations with any Baltimore County and/or State of Maryland agencies involved in the renovation and construction of college buildings.
Oversee and manage design professionals in establishing design guidelines, building programs capable of ensuring academic space requirements are met, and identifying the scope and budget parameters of future capital projects.
Provide information needed to support fundraising activities.
Provide policy and technical recommendations to the SVP as well as supporting departments, contractors, and vendors concerning the construction, renovation, and refurbishment of campus structures.