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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with high performance building, landscape design, construction, and standards.
• Knowledge of utility systems, current energy efficient building systems, and energy conservation best practices.