Capital Projects Portfolio Lead

Georgetown University; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University is seeking an Assistant Director of Capital Projects to oversee a large portfolio of capital renewal initiatives, coordinating with project managers, consultants, and university leadership. The role emphasizes delivering on time and within budget while maintaining university design standards and operational readiness.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of progressive management in planning, design, and construction, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or related discipline.
• Five to seven years managing large planning, design, and construction projects.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office, Google Workspace, and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to project managers leading teams of architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Ensure project approvals from government agencies and community groups.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and change orders; verify scope and pricing.
• Collaborate across the university to align design standards with mission.
• Manage a large portfolio of capital projects with cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

MS Office

Google Workspace

Project scheduling software

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Georgetown University is seeking an Assistant Director of Capital Projects to oversee a large portfolio of capital renewal initiatives, coordinating with project managers, consultants, and university leadership. The role emphasizes delivering on time and within budget while maintaining university design standards and operational readiness.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of progressive management in planning, design, and construction, with strong communication and