Director of Capital Projects

Fitchburg State University; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension or 401(a)

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Dental insurance

Twenty vacation days per year

Fifteen sick days per year

Five personal days per year

Paid holidays

Tuition remission for self, spouse, or

Job summary

Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, MA, seeks a Director of Capital Projects to oversee strategic planning, execution, and supervision of all capital projects. The role requires managing predesign, design, and bid phases, and coordinating with Financial Services on procurement and contracting.

The incumbent will provide CAD drafting, data reporting, and archives management, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget. Strong leadership and knowledge of regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and at least five years design and/or construction related experience required.
• Knowledge of architectural/engineering design and planning principles and procedures; ability to read schematics, blueprints, specifications and/or technical manuals.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes governing construction including, but not limited to, building codes, life safety codes and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of procurement laws, MCPPO program (preferred) and related rules and regulations; assess contract compliance and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Assists the AVP of CPM with overall management, planning and policy development of capital planning; develop short/long term renewal plans.
• Collaborates on pre-design, design and bid phases for construction projects; develops scope and documents; manages designer contracts.
• Manage design, bid and construction phases for in-house projects using AutoCAD and related drawings.
• Collaborates with Financial Services to manage procurement processes for bidding and contracts.
• Provide drafting, mapping, layout and design services for campus members.
• Develop and maintain records on capital planning, site maps, space utilization and archives.

Skills

Drafting knowledge

AutoCAD

Project supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CAMIS Software

MMARS platform

GIS basics

Job description

About Fitchburg State University:

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, isa public institution dedicated to integrating high-qualityprofessional programs with strong liberal arts and sciencesstudies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 6,000full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about usand how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity,inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individualsfrom historically underrepresented groups to apply and also thosewho can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity inhigher education through their teaching, research andmentorship.

Job Description:

The Director of Capital Projects is responsible for the strategicplanning, execution, and oversight of all capital projects withinthe organization. As a standalone position, the incumbent will actas both a project manager and a strategic leader, ensuring thatprojects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignmentwith organizational goals. The Director manages all aspects ofcapital construction and renovation projects, regardless of theirfunding source or scale, overseeing the predesign, design, andincluding comprehensive owner reviews. This role will partner withFinancial Services on the bidding phases/ procurement of theseprojects. This role also involves providing design services such asCAD plans, specifications, and bid documents for in-house bids andRFPs. Additionally, the Director maintains critical physical plantinformation in various formats and generates data reports, offerscustom drafting and mapping services, and serves as the custodianof all university drawings, files, facility-related archives, anddata.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervises and manages the outsideOPMs as required for specific projects as well as intermittentmanagement of paraprofessional, volunteers and student staff, asnecessary or assigned.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the AVP of CPM with the overall management, planningand policy development of the college-wide capital planningprocess; including development of short and long term capitalrenewal plans.


• Collaborates with AVP of CPM with management of the pre-design,and the design & bid phases for construction/renovationprojects including development of project scope; engagingprofessional design services; development of drawings andspecifications; management of designer services contracts;estimating; scheduling and coordination with the procurementprocess.


• Has responsibility for managing and updating DCAMM CamisSoftware, and will at times need to interact with the MMARSplatform, and management of any ISA documents or requests involvingother State agencies.


• Manage the design, bid and construction phases for in-houseprojects including preparation of construction drawings, maps,specifications and bid documents using standard design techniquesand procedures including AutoCAD.


• Collaborates with Financial Services to manage all aspects ofproject bidding and procurement processes.


• Provide custom drafting, mapping, layout and design servicesfor all members of the campus community.


• Develop and maintain appropriate records related to the capitalplanning division including, but not limited to: buildinginformation/data, history and floorplans; Space Utilization, RealProperty and Roof Status databases; complete Site Map of Campus,including underground utility information; physical &electronic archives - original drawings and construction projectas-built documents. Maintain the department's \"File Sharing Site\",used for sharing information & documents with our many useragencies (designers, DCAMM).


• Produce reports and data as requested by on- & off-campusagencies, particularly related to capital projects, spaceutilization, code analysis, real property and buildings &grounds information.


• Assist the Division of Capital Asset Maintenance and Management(DCAMM) and/or Massachusetts State College Building Authority(MSCBA) with capital improvement projects, especially pre-designphase.


• Review and interpret project drawings and specifications andmake recommendations for proposed changes based on expertise,regulatory and trade requirements, compliance with universitystandards, and cost.


• Assist with day-to-day supervision of construction/renovationprojects for contract and regulatory requirements; review plans,specifications and work for compliance, interpretation and changes;monitor and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineeringand construction firms.


• Works closely with the AVP of Capital Planning &Maintenance, the CFO, and the Office of the President on strategyand long-term planning for campus.


• Perform additional duties as assigned by the AVP of CPM.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field and at least five yearsdesign and/or construction related experience required.


• Working knowledge of, and experience in, the design process ofconstruction projects, preferably within higher education.


• Knowledge of architectural/engineering design and planningprinciples and procedures; ability to read schematics, blueprints,specifications and/or technical manuals.


• Knowledge of terminology, symbols, codes, standardabbreviations and regulations related to construction andrenovation of buildings and structures, and constructionmanagement.


• Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes governingconstruction including, but not limited to, building codes, lifesafety codes and safety regulations.


• Knowledge of procurement laws, MCPPO program (preferred) andpurpose, rules and regulations related to design services andpublic construction; ability to assess contract compliance andproduct quality; ability to negotiate and manage contractualarrangements.


• Knowledge of, and experience in, the principles of draftingincluding standard symbols, codes and abbreviations. Fluency inAutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat.


• Knowledge of, and experience in, land surveying and basic GISprinciples.


• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques ofsupervision; ability to supervise OPMs, architects, engineers andbuilding contractors.


• Experience working with a diverse and wide variety ofconstituencies required, and with student population preferred.Ability to develop and maintain harmonious workingrelationships.


• Ability to work as a team member, but yet fairly independently,organizing resources and establishing priorities; demonstratedability to initiate and complete intellectual and creative tasksindependently, organized and attention to detail.


• Familiarity with CAMIS and MMARS or the ability to becomfortable learning and utilizing these software platforms and orother platforms various State agencies ask us to use forcommunication, project management, and reporting


• Ability to express self in oral and written communicationrequired.


• Ability to perform above duties with or without reasonableaccommodation.


• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by theCriminal History Systems Board (CORI check).

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position in theAssociation of Professional Administrators (APA) bargaining unitwith a union title of Director. The starting salary range is $125,000 to $145,000 commensurate with education andexperience.

Fitchburg State University conducts criminal history, and sexualoffenders record checks on recommended finalists prior to finalemployment for all positions.

Priority reviews beings on October 5, 2026; open until filled

Fitchburg State University offers a competitive benefits packagethat includes:

• Nine different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options.


• Pension or 401(a) defined contribution plan, and supplementalplan retirement options.


• Life insurance up to 8x the annual salary.


• Long-term disability coverage.


• Dental insurance.


• Twenty vacation days accrued per year.


• Fifteen sick days accrued per year.


• Five personal days per year.


• Paid holidays.


• Tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependentchildren.

Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity employer.

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