Capital Renewal Program Manager

Program Management

Recommends priority of renovation and renewal projects within the capital program in collaboration with the other Directors and Managers within Campus Services.

Develops proposals to substantiate program priorities and resulting impact on Dartmouth’s buildings, infrastructure, and capital/operating budgets.

Collaborates with the Assistant Director for Renovation & Renewal to develop and apply project delivery methods to assure best value results.

Participates as a senior member of team of professionals in project planning and programming.

Develops and oversees program to address deferred maintenance items specific to common area spaces and building interior elements including, but not limited to, wall finishes and coatings, flooring, ceilings, and lighting.

Establishes estimating and cost control procedures to ensure efficient utilization of institutional funds.

Evaluates and tracks performance parameters. Supports reporting to administrative, faculty and trustee committees on status of capital renewal program and all prospective and active facilities design and construction projects.

Ensures capital program database is kept up to date while maintaining the 5-year capital renewal plan.

Project Management

For assigned projects, leads the capital project delivery process through the study, design, construction and close-out phases of new construction and renovation projects.

Facilitates communication throughout project, particularly during transition from one phase to the next.

Develops and maintains project schedules and budgets from planning through project closeout.

Keeps stakeholders well-informed of project status through regular team meetings and presentation of capital project reports.

Takes leadership role to resolve areas of disagreement between project stakeholders.

Collaborates and coordinates activities with the Directors and Managers within Campus Services including project scope, impact on operations, and technical specifications.

Manages the project team composed of consultants, contractors, and College stakeholders to develop and review construction documents consistent with the approved project scope and budget.

Manages the bidding and construction process to ensure timely delivery of facility. Arranges and monitors the timely and orderly Project Closeout activities.

Collaborates with Jurisdictional Authorities for permitting and ensures compliance with appropriate regulations.

Responsible for project quality control and cost control. Provides budget updates, reviews proposed change orders and discusses project issues with the AD as needed.

Coordinates the value engineering process.

Actively applies sustainability and energy efficiency principles.

Staff Management

Guides and gives technical and managerial assistance to subordinate employees in the performance of their duties.

Collaborates with the AD and other Facility Directors to ensure parallel personnel administration policies and objectives among staff.

Works with Campus Services Financial Office to ensure appropriate fiscal, procurement, and resource administration within area of responsibility.

Culture and Employee Belonging

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.