Capital Projects Business Office Director

University-of-Hawaii-System; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hawai‘i System seeks a Capital Projects Business Office Director for the VP for Administration at the Manoa campus. This full-time position oversees CIP funding, reporting, and budget governance across capital projects.

You will manage the eBuilders system, coordinate with state agencies, and prepare CIP analyses and Board documentation while guiding staff to ensure compliance, timelines, and efficient project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting/financial management
• Knowledge of public/government accounting and related regulations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead staff with strong communication skills
• Experience with budgeting, reporting, and fiscal management in a higher education setting

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative and financial functions for CIP program
• Oversee construction project management system (eBuilders) and funding
• Prepare CIP-related memos, reports and presentations for the Board of Regents
• Monitor CIP budgets, encumbrances and funding allocations
• Coordinate with state agencies and internal stakeholders to streamline CIP delivery
• Advise leadership on CIP matters and legislative reporting

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Project management

Communication

Excel

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

Excel

Word processing

Accounting systems

Job description

Description

Title: Capital Projects Business Office Director
Position Number: 0078555
Hiring Unit: VP for Administration
Location: Manoa Campus
Date Posted: October 20, 2026
Closing Date: November 3, 2026, 11:59 PM, HST
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Additional Salary Information: Pay Band C: minimum $6876/month
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General

Other Conditions: Pending position clearance

Duties and Responsibilities

• *Manages the administrative and financial functions related to the University’s Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Program.
• *Oversees the University’s Construction Project Management System, eBuilders to manage all funding (General Obligation Bonds, Revenue Bonds, Special Funds, Private Donations, etc.) for CIP projects for Construction and Design.
• *Prepares University-wide CIP related action memos, reports, and presentations to the University Board of Regents (e.g., 6-year CIP plan, CIP annual expenditures plan, State biennium and supplemental CIP budget requests).
• *Oversees the completion and submittal of all required University-wide State CIP forms, tables, reports by applicable deadlines.
• *Serves as the primary point of contact between the University and other State Agencies for inquiries related to the University’s CIP Program.
• Facilitates timely responses and ensures all relevant documentation is transmitted in the requested format by applicable deadlines.
• Facilitates the release of CIP funds appropriated to the University by the State for individual capital improvement projects.
• Monitors and tracks the total allotment of funds associated with each respective project over the course of implementation.
• *Directs the monitoring of CIP projects to ensure compliance with the approved budget allocations and to verify projects will meet encumbrance deadlines.
• *Prepares CIP related reports and analyses for internal use as well as in response to inquiries from University executives, administrators, legislators, or federal and state agencies.
• Develops responses to legislative inquiries and performs due diligence to ensure all relevant fiscal and program information is accurately represented in official correspondence.
• Advises University leadership on matters that require legislative testimony and/or advocacy related to CIP appropriation requests.
• May participate in hearings and serve as a subject matter expert on various CIP matters.
• Monitors legislative bills, resolutions and committee reports for applicability.
• Escalates matters that may impact individual projects or the Systemwide CIP Plan.
• *Works closely with internal stakeholders responsible for facilities management, construction project management and procurement to identify opportunities to streamline CIP administration and improve the efficacy of the project delivery process.
• Oversees the Office of the Vice President (OVPA) annual operating budget—including the annual allocation to individual units, budget to actual monitoring of OVPA accounts, monitoring OVPA contract renewal/encumbrance deadlines, etc.
• Oversees and coordinate the annual update of the University’s capital renewal database/system (currently with the Gordian Group, Inc.).
• Works closely with external stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships with state agencies and offices engaged in matters related to CIP financing.
• Advocates for and participates in the implementation of enhancements to existing enterprise business systems. Conveys business requirements and aids with the evaluation of new technology solutions that support capital project delivery and/or capital program management.
• Identifies opportunities for external financing that may be applicable to specific projects. Advises on and/or assists with the preparation of materials for competitive funding opportunities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field and 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities in accounting, financial reporting or fiscal management and office management of which 3 years included supervision of professional staff; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Advanced and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of developing and emerging concepts, principles and methodologies in the area of accounting.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of principles, theories, federal and state laws and systems associated with public or government accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to understand problems from a broad interactive perspective and use reasoning to discern underlying principles and issues when problem solving, and apply creative thinking to resolve problems in new and innovative approaches.
• Demonstrated written and verbal competence in presenting ideas, concepts and models clearly using persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, and various accounting systems, databases and excel spreadsheets.
• For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
• Considerable knowledge of contract administration procedures and practices related to capital construction.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of constituents, such as students, faculty/staff, contractors, and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated experience with drafting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws rules and regulations, and to advance consistent practices across all business units.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the area of capital improvement planning or capital program management, particularly in a State Government or Public University environment.
• Familiarity with the University of Hawai’i System's structure, goals, challenges and strategic direction.
• Knowledge of Hawai'i’s legislative and State budgeting processes.

Inquiries

Office of Human Resources, [e-mail]

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Employer University of Hawaii

Department Office of the Vice President for Administration System Address 2444 Dole Street
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822