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Job Description:
Reporting to the AVP for Facilities, the Capital Project Manager is responsible for developing and managing the project scape, schedule, budget development, risk management, procurement and contract administration for Berklee’s Capital projects. The ideal candidate is a strong manager with demonstrated success in long-term capital renewal planning, preferably in higher education.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops and maintains a 5-year capital plan for the Real Estate department that supports the College’s mission.
- Actively manages the college’s database on the campus-wide facilities assessment that helps inform decisions regarding major capital investments for planned maintenance and capital improvements.
- Oversees the design and construction of deferred maintenance and renovations of existing buildings.
- Coordinates and manages multiple complex capital projects with both in-house and outside vendors.
- Must have strong customer service skills and be able to communicate with leadership, colleagues, stakeholders and community.
- Establish, track and manage budget throughout lifetime of projects.
- Receives and reviews Applications for Payment for completeness, conformity to contract requirements and ensures that work for which the contractor has billed is in place, and processes these large invoices.
- Perform contract management.
- Prepares and processes all required forms and documentations required to close out projects both fiscally and physically.
Possible Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create and distribute biweekly construction updates for the College
- Attend Project Implementation Team Meetings
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in planning, design, building construction or engineering.
- Commitment to confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with all levels within the college and with external contacts.
- Knowledge of design and construction procurement and contract management, competitive bid process, permitting and project financial management.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Strong computer skills including MS Office and Mac operating systems.
- Organized work habits with an ability to follow through on assigned projects.
- Ability to work independently.
- Able to develop rough square footage budget estimates, including contingency for capital projects and for ongoing operational expenses.
- Knowledge of sustainable building practices.
- Ability to read, understand and interpret plans.
- Five years progressively responsible, related work experience, including supervision of professional staff, project management experience, including developing and monitoring capital improvement project budgets.
Other Information or Comments:
Experience in any of the following areas would be helpful:
A college or university setting
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at
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617-747-2375.
Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
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