Senior Capital Project Manager

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

This position serves as a Senior Capital Project Manager to provide project management services to campus partners, ensuring that design and construction projects are on schedule, within budget, responsive to program needs and comply with or exceed UNC and State Construction Office standards and expectations. The Facilities Planning & Design department is comprised of design professionals who are responsible for the planning, design and management of all capital improvement projects across the Chapel Hill campus, and master planning and the collection and organization of space data and mapping for the greater University. The Capital Project Management team is specifically responsible for the planning and evaluation of space needs for campus partners and auxiliary groups, providing design project management services for the University’s Capital Improvement Projects, and land use planning to create a campus environment that supports the University’s mission through master planning, development plans and agreements. The department also facilitates Community Coordination where community concerns are addressed through adherence to all zoning regulations, permit requirements and development agreements. Responsible for the planning and management of formal capital projects, which may range from $500,000 to in excess of $100,000,000, and may include the planning and design of new buildings, repairs and renovations of existing buildings, additions, major infrastructure and open space improvements. This involves, but is not limited to, budget and schedule preparation, designer selection, contract negotiation, document review, monitoring of project progress and resolving situations that arise during design and construction. Works with contracted designers, campus partners, committees, authorities, contractors, and others to assure that projects are accomplished in accordance with established guidelines, master plans, policies, and procedures. Work may also involve interpreting and assisting in the development of methods and policy relating to planning and design activities, ensuring that project modifications are carried out in a timely manner, and other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of design and construction industry.
• Ability to build consensus among groups.
• Ability to develop initial scope, budget, and schedule for formal Capital Improvement Projects.
• Ability to manage projects assigned to outside consultants.
• Ability to review capital improvement projects for compliance with national and state codes, standards, and University guidelines.
• Must possess a License to practice architecture in the State of North Carolina or have the ability to obtain one prior to start date.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain one prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated architectural project design and management experience.
• Experience with higher education or institutional capital projects.
• Knowledge of complex building systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management services to campus partners for design and construction projects.
• Ensure projects are on schedule, within budget, and responsive to program needs.
• Ensure projects comply with or exceed UNC and State Construction Office standards and expectations.
• Plan and evaluate space needs for campus partners and auxiliary groups.
• Provide design project management services for the University’s Capital Improvement Projects.
• Engage in land use planning to support the University’s mission through master planning, development plans and agreements.
• Facilitate Community Coordination to address community concerns through adherence to zoning regulations, permit requirements, and development agreements.
• Plan and manage formal capital projects ranging from $500,000 to over $100,000,000.
• Oversee planning and design of new buildings, repairs and renovations, additions, major infrastructure, and open space improvements.
• Prepare budgets and schedules.
• Select designers.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Review project documents.
• Monitor project progress.
• Resolve situations arising during design and construction.
• Work with contracted designers, campus partners, committees, authorities, and contractors to ensure projects align with guidelines, master plans, policies, and procedures.
• Interpret and assist in developing methods and policy related to planning and design activities.
• Ensure project modifications are carried out in a timely manner.

Benefits

• A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $7,500 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE : $3,750 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $3,750 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed