Duke University · 3 months ago
Senior Manager, Capital Projects
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$77K/yr - $122K/yr
7+ years expDuke University is seeking a Senior Manager, Capital Projects who will oversee the planning, design, and construction of various capital projects. This role involves coordinating with university clients, managing project committees, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate the planning, design, and construction of assigned projects with other University entities and various University clients
Meet with clients to determine capital project requirements; document project priorities; assist clients in determining project funding requirements and sources; project location and schedule; complete paperwork to advance the project
Work with the Director to develop capital approval submissions for presentation to University leadership
Manage and coordinate the activities of the Project Committee for each project
Assure adherence to departmental processes and procedures through the approval process
Assist management in improving and developing departmental guidelines and procedures for project management
Mentor, train, and assist less experienced project management staff
Establish skill and/or experience requirements and selection criteria for project consultants and contractors, as well as manage the process to determine the best-qualified companies
Document the scope of work, budget, and schedule requirements, and solicit proposals from designers and contractors to determine which company(ies) will provide the best combination of cost, schedule, and quality
Assist with the review of contracts to ensure that the University will receive the required services for the agreed-upon terms while maintaining protection from sources of liability
Review designer proposals and ensure they produce quality design documents that meet contract deliverables, are submitted on time, and reflect the project intent
Monitor construction quality to verify that the intent of the construction documents is carried out and that attractive, durable, sustainable, and functional facilities are achieved in compliance with code and University design standards
Take corrective action through the project team when necessary
Ensure contractors plan, implement, and maintain a safe work site
Develop backup plans to keep projects moving forward when obstacles occur
Manage assigned capital projects to assure successful execution within established budgets and schedules
Coordinate project progress meetings, issue monthly status and financial reports, and update progress schedules
Manage and initiate financial transactions for assigned projects
Responsible for the verification of work performed and the recommendation for approval and timely payment of the amounts invoiced on behalf of architects, engineers, attorneys, building contractors, construction managers, and other consultants
Control project costs and confirm compliance with University procurement requirements through detailed review of proposals, contracts, invoices, change orders, etc
Understand the appropriate usage of contingency funding, monitor and manage this usage during the project, and inform leadership regarding status
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent technical training, knowledge, and experience in design and construction
Requires at least seven (7) years of stable and progressively responsible experience in design, construction, and project management-related duties and activities, managing large and diverse project teams that include supervision of commercial/institutional building renovation and/or new construction projects, and capital budget preparation and administration
This experience must include management of all phases on sample major projects from the initiation of programming and design through the completion of construction, commissioning, and occupancy
Experience should demonstrate competency and exposure to large-scale building projects involving all building trade divisions for a research, educational facility, or related commercial or industrial facility
Familiarity with coordinating multiple interest groups and stakeholders is important
The ability to work within complex phasing constraints and within existing, densely built, mature facilities environments is a plus
Preferred
Experience in project management in a university setting or related institutional facilities is desirable
A professional license and a Master's degree in a related field, along with additional years of relevant experience, are preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
A wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
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Funding
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$71.15MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Barry Myers
Professor and Director
Dan Ariely
Professor
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