Director of Capital Project Management

About the position

The Director of Capital Project Management is responsible for assisting the Director’s Office in the planning and implementation of small, medium, and large renovation, new construction, facility, and exhibition-related capital projects throughout the Science Center’s building and across its campus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the scoping, planning, programming, and design phase with CSC user groups.
• Administer the design and construction process for multiple simultaneous projects, ranging in size from $15,000 to $2 million.
• Serve as each project’s liaison from inception to closeout.
• Work with CSC departments to define project scope, time constraints, schedule, and preliminary budget.
• Assist in the development of detailed project budgets.
• Solicit assistance from appropriate contractors, design professionals, and vendors to determine appropriate budgets for projects.
• Ensure that project requirements are included in project planning and agreements.
• Assist in the selection of design professionals and communicate project scope, design intent, and budget.
• Manage the bidding process and ensure appropriate review of the design.
• Maintain project records, project schedule, budget, and cash flow.
• Oversee the construction process for multiple projects to confirm compliance with contract documents and safety.
• Coordinate activities with adjacent areas and organizations to minimize disruptions to CSC operations.
• Regularly inspect each construction site to assess compliance with contract documents and quality of work.
• Review and approve all Applications for Payment and invoices.
• Participate in short-term and intermediate planning of minor and major construction projects.
• Develop and maintain effective channels of communication across departments.

Requirements

• BA or BS in architecture, engineering (mechanical, electrical, or civil), construction management, or other related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience at a supervisory level managing and directing multiple medium and large projects.
• Strong ability to resolve conflict and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, monitor, and work within fixed project budgets and schedules.
• General knowledge of appropriate laws and regulations as they apply to the design and construction of cultural and public assembly facilities.
• Working knowledge of AIA standard forms of agreement and related project documents.
• Ability to draft solicitation documents including RFQs and RFPs.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional coursework or seminars in construction practices, building codes, construction, or contract law.
• Knowledge of fixed price, guaranteed maximum price, and design-build project delivery methods.
• Experience in public entitlements processes.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Flexible Scheduling
• Professional Development