Director of Capital Projects & Sustainability

Construction Association of Michigan; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total-Well-Being benefits

Medical dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Park discounts and free passes

Job summary

The Cincinnati Zoo is seeking a Director of Capital Projects to oversee the delivery of its capital program from planning through turnover. This senior role acts as the Zoo's owner representative for major external projects and leads smaller CapEx initiatives in-house, ensuring safety and minimal disruption.

You will set budgets and schedules, manage risk, and coordinate with multiple internal teams while reporting on status and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or related field.
• Significant experience delivering complex construction and capital projects from planning through turnover.
• Direct experience managing Construction Managers or general contractors as an owner's representative.
• Strong financial acumen; ability to scrutinize budgets, forecasts, bids and change orders.
• LEED experience and/or accreditation is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Own full lifecycle of the Zoo's capital portfolio from concept through turnover.
• Establish budgets, schedules, scopes, decision points, and accountability; manage risk.
• Maintain field presence; coordinate construction in an active Zoo environment.
• Provide concise reporting on project status, cost, schedule, risk and issues.
• Serve as the primary owner representative for major external CMoversight projects.
• Lead in-house CapEx projects; coordinate with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or related field

Job description

The Cincinnati Zoo is seeking a Director of Capital Projects to oversee the delivery of its capital program from planning through turnover. This senior role acts as the Zoo's owner representative for major external projects and leads smaller CapEx initiatives in-house, ensuring safety and minimal disruption.

You will set budgets and schedules, manage risk, and coordinate with multiple internal teams while reporting on status and cost.