Project Manager

Dartmouth College; Hanover, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, is seeking a Project Manager to lead small-scale facilities projects, including renovations and renovations-related coordination. This onsite role requires managing planning, design, cost estimation, procurement, budgeting, permitting, construction, scheduling, and turnover while collaborating with colleges contacts, vendors, and municipal agencies.

You will lead multiple projects, maintain strong customer-service, and ensure projects meet scope and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification related to construction or project management.
• Five years in planning and administering construction projects.
• Ability to work with diverse and at times opposing constituencies.
• Familiarity with design and construction processes.
• Ability to work with computerized systems.
• Familiarity with various forms of construction documents.
• Familiarity with Town, State, and Federal codes and ordinances.
• Familiarity with construction safety and construction site safety and awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manages the full execution process for small-scale facilities projects. Examples include classroom renovations, flooring replacement, furniture requests, interior painting, and various programmatic/departmental small renovation projects.
• Conducts meetings with customers, other stakeholders, FO&M staff, and contractors to coordinate and schedule work to ensure the effective use of labor and materials, and that the project will be completed according to planned budget and schedule.
• Keeps stakeholders well-informed of project status. Communicates issues affecting project program, budget, scope, timeline or delivery. Enables the resolution of issues that arise during the project. Develops project schedules and phasing plans as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technical certification related to construction or project management

Five years in planning and administering construction projects

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Position Information

Posting date 10/08/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 1011144

Position Title

Position Title Project Manager

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $83,500

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $104,400

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. n/a

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of assigned capital projects. Typical projects include minor renovations, faculty/staff relocations, or capital renewal of building infrastructure. Projects will range in value from $25K to $3M with the occasional larger project. The position requires the facilitation and management of projects through all aspects including planning, design, cost estimating, procurement, budget control, permitting, construction, scheduling, reporting, turnover, closeout, and problem solving. This position also requires close collaboration and interaction with multiple contacts in the divisions and departments across the College as well as outside vendors, contractors and municipal agencies. The Project Manager will lead multiple projects at any given time and must be nimble, responsive and flexible while maintaining a strong customer-service attitude.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification related to construction or project management, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years in planning and administering construction projects.
• Ability to work with diverse and at times opposing constituencies.
• Familiarity with design and construction processes.
• Ability to work with computerized systems.
• Familiarity with various forms of construction documents.
• Familiarity with Town, State, and Federal codes and ordinances.
• Familiarity with construction safety and construction site safety and awareness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills in interpreting architectural and construction contracts.
• Field experience on construction sites.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve confrontational issues as they arise.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Todd Thompson, Director for Renovation & Renewal

Department Contact Phone Number

[e-mail]

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Todd Thompson, Director for Renovation & Renewal

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

• Manages the full execution process for small-scale facilities projects. Examples include classroom renovations, flooring replacement, furniture requests, interior painting, and various programmatic/departmental small renovation projects.
• Conducts meetings with customers, other stakeholders, FO&M staff, and contractors to coordinate and schedule work to ensure the effective use of labor and materials, and that the project will be completed according to planned budget and schedule.
• Keeps stakeholders well-informed of project status. Communicates issues affecting project program, budget, scope, timeline or delivery. Enables the resolution of issues that arise during the project. Develops project schedules and phasing plans as required.

Percentage Of Time 25%

Description

Planning/Programming/Design Phase Management

• Determines and documents scope of work on assigned projects.
• On selected projects if required: Manages the design team selection process including preparation of appropriate RFQs and RFPs, and coordinates the development and review of design documents at each stage of planning and design. Supports design team activities and facilitates timely decision making.
• Manages the project team composed of consultant(s), contractor(s) and College stakeholders to develop studies and/or construction documents consistent with the approved project scope and budget.
• Guides and leads design efforts to assure project adherence to Dartmouth Design and Construction Guidelines.
• Manages internal design review process with Dartmouth stakeholders.
• Develops construction safety and operational safety awareness for the project.

Percentage Of Time 15%

Description

Construction/Closeout/Operations Turnover Management

• Assists in developing contractor bidder list and manages the bidding and construction process to ensure timely delivery of facility.
• Schedules and runs necessary meetings and oversees direct owner contracts for site surveys, testing and inspections, and additional specialty consulting as necessary.
• Manages internal and external members of project team to successfully deliver projects, ensuring best value, timely delivery of facility, and consistent application of best project management practices and protocols.
• Provides timely briefings/reports, including assessment of project milestones, schedule updates, detailed project budget cost reports and financial projections.
• Negotiates Change Proposals and Change Orders and monitors impact on project schedule and budget. Takes leadership in resolving areas of disagreement between project stakeholders.
• Responsible for project quality control systems. Oversees and coordinates reviews of all submittals and internal shop drawing review.
• Manages timely and orderly Project Closeout activities. Works with consultants, contractors and operations personnel to prepare a punch-list for the contractor, and ensure punch-list items have been addressed appropriately and accepts the work as completed.
• Collaborates with other administrators in Campus Services to anticipate and assure seamless transition between facility design, construction and operations.
• Observes tests required by the contract documents and coordinates testing activities by agents retained by the College.
• Observes and reviews the contractor’s record drawings at intervals appropriate for the project and reports any apparent failure by the contractor to maintain records.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Dartmouth’s construction safety and risk management policies.
• Manages construction and documents progress to ensure compliance with university policies.
• Participates in and develops with contractor/construction manager (when no dedicated member is assigned) construction safety awareness and adherence to all local, state and Federal safety provision that apply to the work and access to the work.

Percentage Of Time 25%

Description

Budgeting and Cost Control

• Prepares project estimates and budgets working with internal staff and contractors and by reviewing time and materials requirements for the work.
• Responsible for project cost control. Ensures appropriate authorization for all invoices, per Dartmouth’s signature authorization policy. Provides budget updates, reviews proposed change orders and reviews monthly financial reports with Campus Services and financial managers at the College.
• Negotiates and bids contracts with outside