Careers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

General Summary of Position:

The Director of Capital Projects has responsibility for coordinating and managing all capital projects on campus, including new construction, facility renovations and infrastructure upgrades through the use of both internal and external project managers and resources. 

The Director of Capital Projects is responsible for all daily operations for the Capital Projects department including, but not limited to, personnel management and developing and maintaining a comprehensive project controls program for quality assurance, budget control, consistent project delivery and operational continuity across the campus.  This position is responsible for providing executive level support and supervision to all members of the Project Management team to ensure that all projects achieve their programmatic objectives, are delivered on time, within budget, and align with campus strategies and initiatives. 

This position provides support and assistance to the Executive Director, Planning, Design and Construction and the Assistant Vice Chancellor as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the department and efficient management of its Capital Project Program. 

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Construction Management, or a related field and 15 years of directly related experience including design, architecture, engineering and/or construction management within the design and construction industry and working with multi-disciplinary client teams on project design development; or

• Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Construction Management, or a related field plus 10 years of directly related experience including design, architecture, engineering and/or construction management within the design and construction industry and working with multi-disciplinary client teams on project design development  is required.
• Minimum seven (7) years as Owners Project Representative on major capital, renovation and infrastructure projects in a large institutional setting with direct experience on project programming, scoping and estimating including managing a large portfolio and/or program or projects preferably in the public sector, government or higher education.
• Minimum of 3 years demonstrated leadership experience in successfully supervising a team of personnel including project managers.
• Proven executive level collaboration with cross departmental professionals.
• Must currently hold a valid MA Construction Supervisors license (preferred) or complete training and obtain the MA CSL within 9 months of assignment to the position.
• Must currently hold an MCPPO designation (preferred) or complete training and demonstrate proficiency with MCPPO main topics within one year of assignment with demonstrated understanding of C149, C149A, and C30/39M regulations;
• Must have completed LEED training (preferred) or complete within one year
• Must possess valid OSHA10 certification within 6 months of assignment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Building Codes, BOCA Codes, and ADA regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret CADD drawings and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Construction industry and/or project management related certifications or registrations such as Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, Construction Supervisor, LEED, BIM, BOCE.
• Experience managing the public procurement, design and construction of laboratory buildings, science facilities, institution/residential buildings, and other institutional facilities is desirable. 
• Demonstrated abilities in budget management and reporting.
• Demonstration of continuing professional development initiatives.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period. 

This is an SEIU 888 Professional Union position, Grade P24.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.  

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.