Senior Capital Projects Manager - Colby College

Step into a leadership role with a legacy of excellence at Colby College as the Senior Capital Projects Manager in Waterville, Maine! Oversee complex, multi-million-dollar capital projects, including a cutting-edge Science Center, while collaborating with a passionate, mission-driven team. With relocation assistance and the chance to drive sustainability-focused innovation, this role is perfect for a leader eager to shape the future of a premier campus. This is your chance to leave a lasting mark on one of America's most selective colleges! Apply today to learn more.

Another Source's client, Colby College, is recruiting a Senior Capital Projects Manager to join their team onsite in Waterville, Maine.

Here's a little about Colby College and the position they are recruiting for:

Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America's most selective colleges. Serving only undergraduates, Colby's rigorous academic program is rooted in deep exploration of ideas and close interaction with world-class faculty scholars. Students pursue intellectual passions, choosing among 58 majors or developing their own. Independent and collaborative research, study abroad, and internships offer robust opportunities to prepare students for postgraduate success. Colby is home to a community of 2,000 dedicated and diverse students from around the globe. Its Maine location provides easy access to world-class research institutions and civic engagement experiences.

Learn more about Colby College: https://www.colby.edu/academics/course-catalogue/admission-fees-about-colby/about-colby/

About the role:

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Capital Projects, the Senior Capital Projects Manager is responsible for the planning and management of the design and construction process for highly complex capital projects above $20M, as assigned. The Senior Capital Projects Manager, as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborates with department and campus colleagues, as well as consultants to execute planning, design, and construction. This position does not directly supervise other employees but may oversee the work of project managers and an assistant project manager for some projects. This position is expected to provide contract management/oversight of contractors and consultants to ensure the project is completed to program needs, on schedule, and within budget.

What you will be doing:

Managing and coordinating the planning, programming, design, and construction for new facilities or renovation projects at a high level of complexity, including all site and landscape work, site utilities and building systems (architectural, structural, MEP, fire protection, etc.) as necessary to the project; projects may include civil engineering, landscape/environmental initiatives, buildings, and building systems scopes of work.

• Preparing or working with consultants to develop feasibility and other studies to determine viability, alternatives, and establish project costs for potential new initiatives.

• Coordinating with all project stakeholders, including facilities and other campus departments, senior staff, design teams, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction to ensure work successfully integrates project and campus needs.

• Developing and maintaining the project budget, cost estimates, and schedules; ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget

• Managing and coordinating the LEED/SITES and other sustainability documentation processes and regulatory and planning board reviews as required. Preparing sketches or drawings to use as planning tools or to illustrate technical problems and their solutions.

• Overseeing review of design documents to ensure compliance with codes and regulations, College standards, project scope and programmatic requirements.

• Ensuring that contracts, insurance billing, and other budget and legal documentation is completed and processed appropriately for each project.

• Performing additional duties as assigned; responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in education and experience; advanced coursework in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field desired.

• Minimum of seven to ten years practical experience managing complex capital design and construction projects with budgets of $20 million or greater.

• A broad understanding of design disciplines including civil, landscape, environmental, architectural, structural, MEP, and fire protection as well as space planning and the integration of architectural and engineering disciplines.

• Ability to work independently and effectively coordinate with consultants, peers, and leadership to manage projects; this includes schedule and budget management, meeting deadlines, and ensuring code compliance/quality work.

• Working knowledge of federal, State of Maine, and local building and environmental codes, regulations, safety requirements, and ability to present and obtain approvals from local, state, and federal authorities.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement; ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with members of a diverse campus community in the planning and execution of projects.

• High level of competence with word processing, spreadsheets, and analytical software is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer in the State of Maine

• Ten or more years of practical experience managing complex capital design and construction projects.

• LEED AP and/or SITES experience desired.

• Database software, Adobe Acrobat, Procore and AutoCAD or Revit knowledge is desired.

What's in it for you:

Colby College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff. Learn more about the benefits here: https://www.colby.edu/humanresources/benefits/

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes employment decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or military or veteran's status. Colby is an equal opportunity employer and operates in accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution's education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby's Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity

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