Director of Capital Projects

• Conducts programming studies with academic + administrative stakeholders to define and clarify the scope of work.
• Develops and maintains project budgets and schedules, tracks costs, and escalates risks to leadership.
• Reviews and facilitates consultants' design documents, and coordinates with YU ITS, security, facilities + and operations for in-house selection of furniture, signage, and AV.
• Reviews and facilitates contractors' construction work.
• Manages the bid, selection, and procurement of design consultants, GCs, CMs, + other vendors, and monitors performance, including writing RFPs and assisting with contract and agreement negotiations.
• Defines project meeting cadence during design and construction phases and ensures consultants, GCs, and CMs maintain the schedule.
• Assists with capital budget plans and recommends and requests funding based on project needs.
• Facilitates communications among the project team, vendors, stakeholders, and sponsors, and documents key decisions.
• Provides project status updates to the Senior Director for reporting to leadership.
• Mentors project managers on an as-needed basis.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Architecture or Engineering.
• Experience managing design and construction projects with an emphasis on interior renovation and fit-outs.
• 8+ years' experience managing stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and vendors by clearly defining project goals and responsibilities, setting expectations and deadlines, and establishing open communications.
• Experience developing and maintaining design and construction budgets and schedules, and reporting documents.
• Experience writing RFPs and negotiating proposals, contracts, and change orders.
• Understanding of NYC building codes, Local Laws, and OSHA regulations.
• Understanding of NYC permitting and regulatory agency requirements.
• Experience managing academic building projects and working with university stakeholders is preferred.
• Experience translating stakeholders' visions to scope of work narratives + simple space plans is preferred.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to read and understand architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and structural drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Understanding of critical path scheduling using project scheduling software.
• Flexible, adaptable, and resourceful when managing multiple projects.
• Skilled at meeting facilitation with the ability to clarify participant perspectives and reach consensus.
• Skilled at Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

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