Residential Capital Project Administrator, Residential Planning, Design & Construction

About the role

The Division of Student Life is accepting applications for The Residential Capital Project Administrator. In this role, you will be responsible for the professional administration and coordination of the institutional processes necessary to advance the residential capital project portfolio from project initiation through design, procurement, contracting, construction, financial administration, and project closeout. Reporting to the Director of Residential Capital Planning, Design and Construction, your responsibilities include:

The Residential Capital Planning, Design and Construction department administers a capital program consisting of approximately 45 projects annually representing approximately $75 million in annual capital investment, including approximately 25 projects involving State-owned residential facilities and approximately 20 projects involving properties owned by the University at Buffalo Foundation (UBF). The portfolio includes major building infrastructure, renewal, renovation, code compliance, and life-safety projects supporting approximately 8,000 residential students across approximately 2.5 million gross square feet of residential facilities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the department's professional resource for the administrative and institutional processes supporting capital project delivery.
• independently administer the institutional processes that enable projects to advance including procurement and contracting workflows, required approvals, project documentation, administrative controls, payment documentation, and project closeout.
• identify required actions and process dependencies; determines appropriate administrative pathways.
• identify incomplete or deficient documentation and independently pursues required information and corrective actions.
• Works with responsible offices to resolve administrative barriers and escalates significant financial, contractual, technical, policy, or project risks to the Director.

About Student Life

Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice—we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, you’ll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.