Director Of Capital Projects

Job Summary:

Join the vibrant and highly skilled Capital Project Delivery (CPD) team responsible for managing University of Wisconsin-Madison's medium to large capital projects with project values of $600,000 and up. Our current workload is at $1.9B and growing.

CPD delivers exceptional customer service to UW-Madison's Schools, Colleges, and Divisions to help them imagine, plan, develop, build, renovate, or replace their academic, research, and other collegiate facilities. A successful Director of Capital Projects candidate will have experience directly supervising personnel within the design and construction industry.

The Director of Capital Projects leads a team of about 20 project managers with 3-4 direct reports who supervise the team responsible for the successful management of quality capital projects ranging from large infrastructure replacements to laboratory renovations to major new academic buildings, auxiliary spaces and more. The Capital Projects team manages projects through design, bidding, and construction.

More about FP&M: The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of the UW-Madison campus in support of the university's education, research, and outreach activities. FP&M works behind the scenes to coordinate campus planning, manage design and construction, maintain and operate buildings and grounds, supply utility services, ensure health and safety, and provide parking and transportation services.

We encourage you to apply to become part of our team and help transform our built environment and provide excellence in facilities services for our university community.

Responsibilities:

Develops and tracks budget, manages scope, and determines staffing for architecture and engineering projects; and develops documentation for every design phase to ensure efficient use of engineering resources and timely completion of critical capital facilities projects. This individual is also responsible for personnel management.

• 20% Develops, directs, and implements architectural and engineering project strategies and execution plans
• 25% 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
• 10% Develops and audits the unit budget and reporting documentation
• 15% Serves as the unit liaison to internal stakeholder groups providing organizational information to align project objectives with overall strategic plans and initiatives
• 20% Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational and design policies, procedures and guidelines based on project plan and development
• 5% Ensure regular, accurate project status and performance reviews and reports are provided
• 5% Identifies opportunities and efficiencies to gain strategic alignment with design and construction of capital projects

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

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Education:

Preferred

Master's Degree

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum of eight (8) years professional experience in the design and construction industry

• Minimum of three (3) years experience directly supervising personnel

• Ability to think critically and strategically

• Demonstrated commitment to provide a high level of customer service

• Commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

• Ability to coach, encourage, and foster skill development across a team of professionals

Preferred:

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification

License/Certification:

Preferred

PE - Professional Engineer

Preferred

Licensed Architect

Preferred

OSHA 30 Certification

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $125,000 ANNUAL (12 months)

Depending on Qualifications

The starting salary for the position is $125,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

Additional Information:

A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

We are committed to reducing bias in the recruitment process and utilize a redacted application process, which is the practice of removing personally identifiable information from application materials, before the screening of applicants begins. This may include, but is not limited to, name, gender, age, education, address, dates (such as graduation dates), photos, references, links to personal webpages, supervisor names, and/or citizenship.

How to Apply:

To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your application materials, detail your experience as it pertains to this position.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.

Contact:

Emma DeGan

emma.degan@wisc.edu

608-497-4469

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Construct Projects Dir (Inst)(FP024)

Department(s):

A71-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/SCPD/CPD

Employment Class:

Limited

Job Number:

299645-LI

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

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Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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