Director of Capital Projects — LEED‑Driven Leader

Cincinnati Zoo; Cincinnati (OH); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Affordable medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Company-paid disability & life

Paid time off, park discounts & free”s

Résumé du poste

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is seeking a Director of Capital Projects to oversee the successful delivery of all capital initiatives, from planning through turnover. The role includes serving as the senior owner representative for major projects and leading smaller CapEx efforts as the zoo acts as its own general contractor.

Qualifications include leading complex construction programs, strong financial acumen, and experience coordinating multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or related discipline (or equivalent significant experience).
• Experience delivering complex construction and capital projects, including management of Construction Managers and/or general contractors as an owner's representative.
• Hands-on construction knowledge: estimating, scheduling, procurement, contracts, change management, and closeout.
• Strong financial acumen: budgets, forecasts, bids, contingencies, and payments.

Responsabilités

• Own the full lifecycle of the Zoo's capital portfolio from concept through turnover.
• Establish budgets, schedules, scopes, decision points, and accountability; identify risks early.
• Coordinate with CM, architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders; ensure safety and operations.
• Lead in-house CapEx projects as GC for smaller initiatives; handle scoping, estimating, bidding, procurement, scheduling, and closeout.
• Coach and develop junior staff; foster ownership, collaboration, safety, sustainability, and timely turnovers.

Description du poste

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is seeking a Director of Capital Projects to oversee the successful delivery of all capital initiatives, from planning through turnover. The role includes serving as the senior owner representative for major projects and leading smaller CapEx efforts as the zoo acts as its own general contractor.

Qualifications include leading complex construction programs, strong financial acumen, and experience coordinating multiple stakeholders.