Director of Capital Projects

Job Summary

The Director of Capital Projects leads the University of Wisconsin - Madison's Capital Projects team, overseeing the management and delivery of all capital projects exceeding $600,000. The team is comprised of project managers, project coordinators, and construction field representatives who drive consistent, high-quality project execution across a diverse and complex portfolio.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities and efficiencies to gain strategic alignment with design and construction of capital projects
• Ensures regular, accurate project status and performance reviews and reports are provided
• Develops and audits the unit budget and reporting documentation
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• Develops, directs, and implements architectural and engineering project strategies and execution plans
• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational and design policies, procedures and guidelines based on project plan and development
• Serves as the unit liaison to internal stakeholder groups providing organizational information to align project objectives with overall strategic plans and initiatives

Department

Department: Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Capital Project Delivery

FP&M is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in the university's education, research, and outreach activities. Find out more about our Division: here.

Compensation

$150,000 annual salary minimum. Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years’ professional experience in the design and construction industry
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience directly supervising personnel
• Demonstrated commitment to providing a high level of customer service
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification
• PMI-CP Construction Professional
• Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer as outlined by State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• OSHA 30 Certification

How to Apply

To begin the application process, go to the “Apply Now” section of the job posting. The following is required for your application to be considered complete: A cover letter describing how your experience relates to the listed required and preferred job qualifications. A resume detailing your educational and professional background. Please note there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field, either as one combined document or separate documents, for your application to be considered complete.