Director, Capital Projects

Position Purpose

The Director of Capital Projects has pivotal responsibility for the planning, execution, and management of Dartmouth's capital program. The Director of Capital Projects provides strategic, operational, and technical leadership for the planning, design, and execution of both major & minor capital project initiatives across the institution. This role oversees the full lifecycle of capital development, from early feasibility and budgeting through design, construction, commissioning, and turnover, ensuring that projects advance institutional priorities, meet academic and research needs, and uphold standards for quality, sustainability, and fiscal stewardship.

This Director serves as a key liaison among Campus Services leadership, faculty, administration, external consultants, and regulatory agencies. Serves as a thought leader with seasoned capital project delivery acumen and experience, with a thorough understanding of project delivery in institutional campus settings at all stages.

The position is also responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of capital projects assigned to direct reports, including planning, estimating, budget control, permitting, construction, scheduling, reporting, and problem solving. Besides capital projects, projects include both improvements and renovations to administrative, research, academic, residential, and athletic facilities to support the associated programs.

Required Qualifications

• At least ten years of direct experience in planning, design, and management major capital construction projects, including LEED certified buildings.
• Experience building effective capital programs of varying scales.
• Documented success in meeting budget and schedule targets.
• Bachelor's degree in technical field (engineering or architecture) or related to construction or project management or the equivalent.
• Experience managing teams including staff resource allocation and deployment, training/skill development, and regular evaluation.