Position Purpose
The Capital Renewal Program Manager has supporting responsibility for the execution and management of Dartmouth’s Capital Renewal Program. The program includes the assessment of the Campus’ buildings and grounds to determine deferred maintenance needs, along with recommending priorities for the near- and long-term projects for the rolling 5-year capital renewal plan. The position also is responsible for the successful delivery of capital projects assigned to themselves, direct reports, and/or external project managers, including planning, estimating, budget control, permitting, construction, scheduling, reporting, and problem solving.
Dartmouth’s Campus Services is responsible for planning, design, construction and operation of Dartmouth’s buildings, campus landscape and infrastructure. Dartmouth’s facilities include over 5 million square feet of space in 165 buildings. These facilities serve over 5,600 students and 5,000 faculty and staff in a variety of academic, research, administrative, athletic, and residential spaces.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Ten years of direct experience in planning, design and management major capital construction projects, including LEED certified buildings.
- Experience building effective capital programs.
- Documented success in meeting budget and schedule targets.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (engineering or architecture) or related to construction or project management or the equivalent.
- Skills in interpreting architectural and construction contracts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with high performance buildings, landscape design, construction and standards.
- Knowledge of utility systems, current energy efficient building systems, and energy conservation best practices.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Conceptual thinker who is attentive to details.
- Ability to work with diverse and at times opposing constituencies.
- Familiarity with Town, State, and Federal codes and ordinances.
- Knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards and regulations.
- Ability to develop and maintain project budgets, cash flow projections and schedules.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Campus Services HR
Department Contact Phone Number
646-3605
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Todd Thompson, Director of Renovation & Renewal
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
