Director of Capital Projects at Higher… · Madison

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Job Category:

Limited

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Construct Projects Dir (Inst)

Job Summary:

The Director of Capital Projects leads the University of Wisconsin - Madison's Capital Projects team, overseeing the management and delivery of all capital projects exceeding $600,000. The team is comprised of project managers, project coordinators, and construction field representatives who drive consistent, high-quality project execution across a diverse and complex portfolio.

This role provides strategic and operational leadership across the full project lifecycle, working closely with campus leaders, stakeholders, and external partners. The Director not only ensures successful project delivery, but also shapes capital delivery practices, drives process improvements, and strengthens performance across the program.

What sets this role apart is its scope and influence: the opportunity to lead a high-performing team, directly impact a major research university’s built environment, and advance how capital projects are delivered at scale in a dynamic and complex research university setting.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Identifies opportunities and efficiencies to gain strategic alignment with design and construction of capital projects

• Ensures regular, accurate project status and performance reviews and reports are provided

• Develops and audits the unit budget and reporting documentation

• 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

• Develops, directs, and implements architectural and engineering project strategies and execution plans

• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational and design policies, procedures and guidelines based on project plan and development

• Serves as the unit liaison to internal stakeholder groups providing organizational information to align project objectives with overall strategic plans and initiatives

Department:

Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Capital Project Delivery

FP&M is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in the university's education, research, and outreach activities. Find out more about our Division: https://inside.fpm.wisc.edu/about-fpm/.

Compensation:

$150,000 annual salary minimum

Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. A summary of benefits is available for Limited Appointees online here.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of eight (8) years’ professional experience in the design and construction industry
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience directly supervising personnel
• Experience fostering skill development across a team of professionals and creating an inclusive work environment
• Demonstrated commitment to provide a high level of customer service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification
• PMI-CP Construction Professional
• Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer as outlined by State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• OSHA 30 Certification

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required; focus in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related discipline required

How to Apply:

To begin the application process, go to the “Apply Now” section of the job posting.

The following is required for your application to be considered complete

• A cover letter describing how your experience relates to the listed required and preferred job qualifications.
• A resume detailing your educational and professional background.

Please note there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field, either as one combined document or separate documents, for your application to be considered complete.

The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. Selected applicants will be notified to participate further in the recruitment process directly. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected. References will be requested of final candidates.

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 appointment. 

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

This position has been identified as a Responsible Employee (RE). Responsible Employees have a duty to report to the Title IX Coordinator any information they receive that suggests a violation of the UW-Madison Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence policy has occurred or is occurring. As a Responsible Employee, you will be required to complete the relevant training on an annual basis.

Contact Information:

Emma DeGan, emma.degan@wisc.edu, 608-497-4469 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. 

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