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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here

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Director, Capital Projects

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Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial

Director, Capital Projects

The Division of Facilities, Planning and Operations at Rowan University is a growing enterprise. The Division’s mission is to create and sustain a vibrant, safe, supportive environment at Rowan’s campuses. The Division is dedicated to providing leadership in facilities, campus planning, development and maintenance. Organizationally, the Division is led by the Vice President for Real Estate Development and Capital Projects/Executive Director SJTP who is a member of the President’s executive cabinet.

The Department of Capital Projects is a part of the Division of Facilities, Planning and Operations.  Through collaboration and partnership with the rest of the Division of Facilities, Planning and Operations and campus community, this Department leads the overall management of Capital Projects for the University including but not limited to the Glassboro Campus, the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-VirtuaSOM), the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU), the Joint Health Science Building, and Camden Academic Bank Building in Camden, the West Campus including the South Jersey Tech Park (SJTP), School of Veterinary Medicine, and the Nursing School.

Under the supervision of the Vice President for Real Estate Development and Capital Projects/Executive Director SJTP, and while working closely with the project managers, support staff within the department including Operations & Facilities, the Director of Capital Projects will be responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operations for the Capital Projects department within the Division of Facilities, Planning and Operations. This individual will be responsible for directing, managing, and motivating the Capital Project professionals in the department to successfully achieve the department’s strategic goals and objectives. They will serve as a liaison with the university community and external constituents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversight of the design, development, and implementation of the West Campus Master Plan.
  • Responsible for leading and directing the Capital Project department including management, coaching and mentoring of the Project Manager, Capital Projects.
  • Conducts performance management and staff development.
  • Envisions and develops the Capital stack for proposed projects including the development of financial proformas.
  • Works with the end users of planned projects to develop building programs.
  • Oversight of the overall budget and cost accounting for all assigned projects, in collaboration with the Planning team.
  • Provide regular updates to the Vice President for Real Estate Development and Capital Projects/Executive Director on project status, emerging risks, and opportunities.
  • Leads, directs, and manages various construction projects.
  • Ensures project scope, contractual obligations, and requirements are met.
  • Participates in the Annual Capital Budget process for the department and the university.
  • Leads, manages, and implements department initiatives.
  • Periodically presents to the campus community, and other constituent groups on upcoming projects and current projects.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Requirements:

Education: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

  • Preferred ten (10) years of experience in real estate development including demonstrated team management and assignments with documented budget responsibility.
  • Detail-oriented, excellent time management skills and ability to deliver work on assigned schedules.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex projects or programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize work and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to productively assemble, engage, and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated project management ability to employ integration, scope time management, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement components.
  • Demonstrated resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship building, and problem-solving skills in a variety of situations.
  • Ability to lead, collaborate, and otherwise interact effectively with a range of subject-matter experts, including architects, engineers, specialty consultants, contractors, financial specialists, legal counsel, and developers.
  • Working knowledge of the principles of architectural design, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, general knowledge of construction industry practices and procedures, be able to interpret construction documents, and land use ordinances.
  • Strong computer skills, including the ability to learn new software as necessary. Ability to fully utilize email, electronic calendars, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of AutoCAD, project management software, Adobe programs, Bluebeam and/or other graphic software a plus.
  •  Strong financial and contract management skills. Ability to negotiate.
  • Strong working knowledge of building systems and construction techniques, and sustainable design.
  • Must demonstrate integrity and sound judgment, leadership and communication skill.
  • Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels in a demanding environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to act decisively and independently to resolve complex issues.
  • Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, the campus community, city officials, other government agencies, and the general public.
  • The ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and diplomacy at all times, sustain the highest level of professionalism, and be customer-service driven and flexible in attitude.

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

 

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Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.