Capital Renewal Program Manager

Company:

Dartmouth College

Job Location:

Hanover, NH 03755

Category:

Planning, Design, and Project Management

Type:

Full-Time

Posting date

04/20/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1011845

Hiring Range

Minimum: $106,600
Maximum: $133,200

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Hours per Week

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

Is this a grant funded position?

Position Purpose

The Capital Renewal Program Manager has supporting responsibility for the execution and management of Dartmouth's Capital Renewal Program. The program includes the assessment of the Campus' buildings and grounds to determine deferred maintenance needs, along with recommending priorities for the near- and long-term projects for the rolling 5-year capital renewal plan. The position also is responsible for the successful delivery of capital projects assigned to themselves, direct reports, and/or external project managers, including planning, estimating, budget control, permitting, construction, scheduling, reporting, and problem solving.

Dartmouth's Campus Services is responsible for planning, design, construction and operation of Dartmouth's buildings, campus landscape and infrastructure. Dartmouth's facilities include over 5 million square feet of space in 165 buildings. These facilities serve over 5,600 students and 5,000 faculty and staff in a variety of academic, research, administrative, athletic, and residential spaces.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Ten years of direct experience in planning, design and management major capital construction projects, including LEED certified buildings.
Experience building effective capital programs.
Documented success in meeting budget and schedule targets.
Bachelor's degree in a technical field (engineering or architecture) or related to construction or project management or the equivalent.
Skills in interpreting architectural and construction contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with high performance buildings, landscape design, construction and standards.
Knowledge of utility systems, current energy efficient building systems, and energy conservation best practices.
Excellent communication skills.
Conceptual thinker who is attentive to details.
Ability to work with diverse and at times opposing constituencies.
Familiarity with Town, State, and Federal codes and ordinances.
Knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards and regulations.
Ability to develop and maintain project budgets, cash flow projections and schedules.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Anthony Baldassari
Phone: 646-3605

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Anthony Baldassari, AVP, Project Management

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85376

Description

Program Management (40%)

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.
Works with considerable latitude and independence under the general guidance of the Assistant Director of Renovation & Renewal. Takes initiative in anticipating technical issues and problems that will confront the College.

Project Management (30%)

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.
Coordinates submissions to 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 (20%)

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 (10%)

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College

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

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Capital Renewal Program Manager

Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH 03755, USA