Senior Manager, Capital Projects

Occupational Summary

The Senior Manager, Capital Projects is responsible for the management of design, engineering, legal, construction, and other professionals engaged in the planning, design, and construction of large and small capital projects for the University.

Work Performed

• 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.

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $76,631.00 to USD $122,314.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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.

Experience

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.

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.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.