Senior Capital Project Manager

Society for College and University Planning; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Senior Capital Project Manager to guide campus capital projects from planning through construction, ensuring on-schedule delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with UNC and State standards.

The role involves coordinating with designers, campus partners, committees, and contractors, preparing budgets and schedules, selecting designers, reviewing documents, and guiding projects to meet master plans and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment and one year of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Licensed to practice architecture or landscape architecture by the NC Board of Architecture or NC Board of Landscape Architects. All degrees must be from accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage formal capital projects ranging from $500,000 to over $100,000,000.
• Prepare budgets and schedules, select designers, negotiate contracts, review documents, monitor progress.
• Collaborate with designers, campus partners, committees and contractors to meet master plans and guidelines.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Consensus-building

NC Architecture license

NC Driver’s License

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture/landscape architecture or related field

Job description

About This Organization

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Duties

This position serves as a Senior Capital Project Manager to provide project management services to campus partners, ensuring that design and construction projects are on schedule, within budget, responsive to program needs and comply with or exceed UNC and State Construction Office standards and expectations.

The Facilities Planning & Design department is comprised of design professionals who are responsible for the planning, design and management of all capital improvement projects across the Chapel Hill campus, and master planning and the collection and organization of space data and mapping for the greater University.
The Capital Project Management team is specifically responsible for the planning and evaluation of space needs for campus partners and auxiliary groups, providing design project management services for the University’s Capital Improvement Projects, and land use planning to create a campus environment that supports the University’s mission through master planning, development plans and agreements. The department also facilitates Community Coordination where community concerns are addressed through adherence to all zoning regulations, permit requirements and development agreements.

Responsible for the planning and management of formal capital projects, which may range from $500,000 to in excess of $100,000,000, and may include the planning and design of new buildings, repairs and renovations of existing buildings, additions, major infrastructure and open space improvements. This involves, but is not limited to, budget and schedule preparation, designer selection, contract negotiation, document review, monitoring of project progress and resolving situations that arise during design and construction.

Works with contracted designers, campus partners, committees, authorities, contractors, and others to assure that projects are accomplished in accordance with established guidelines, master plans, policies, and procedures. Work may also involve interpreting and assisting in the development of methods and policy relating to planning and design activities, ensuring that project modifications are carried out in a timely manner, and other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Extensive knowledge of design and construction industry.
• Ability to build consensus among groups, develop initial scope, budget and schedule for formal Capital Improvement Projects; manage projects assigned to outside consultants; and review capital improvement projects for compliance with national and state codes, standards and University guidelines.
• Must possess a License to practice architecture in the State of North Carolina or have the ability to obtain one prior to start date.
• Must also possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain one prior to start date.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment and one year of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Licensed to practice architecture or landscape architecture by the North Carolina Board of Architecture or the North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstrated architectural project design and management experience preferred. Experience with higher education or institutional capital projects and knowledge of complex building systems is also preferred.

Special Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to climb stairs.

Chapel Hill, NC

Posted: 10/13/26
Deadline: 10/26/26
Salary: Hiring Range: $71,121 - $126,375

About This Organization

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Duties

This position serves as a Senior Capital Project Manager to provide project management services to campus partners, ensuring that design and construction projects are on schedule, within budget, responsive to program needs and comply with or exceed UNC and State Construction Office standards and expectations.

The Facilities Planning & Design department is comprised of design professionals who are responsible for the planning, design and management of all capital improvement projects across the Chapel Hill campus, and master planning and the collection and organization of space data and mapping for the greater University.
The Capital Project Management team is specifically responsible for the planning and evaluation of space needs for campus partners and auxiliary groups, providing design project management services for the University’s Capital Improvement Projects, and land use planning to create a campus environment that supports the University’s mission through master planning, development plans and agreements. The department also facilitates Community Coordination where community concerns are addressed through adherence to all zoning regulations, permit requirements and development agreements.

Responsible for the planning and management of formal capital projects, which may range from $500,000 to in excess of $100,000,000, and may include the planning and design of new buildings, repairs and renovations of existing buildings, additions, major infrastructure and open space improvements. This involves, but is not limited to, budget and schedule preparation, designer selection, contract negotiation, document review, monitoring of project progress and resolving situations that arise during design and construction.

Works with contracted designers, campus partners, committees, authorities, contractors, and others to assure that projects are accomplished in accordance with established guidelines, master plans, policies, and procedures. Work may also involve interpreting and assisting in the development of methods and policy relating to planning and design activities, ensuring that project modifications are carried out in a timely manner, and other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Extensive knowledge of design and construction industry.
• Ability to build consensus among groups, develop initial scope, budget and schedule for formal Capital Improvement Projects; manage projects assigned to outside consultants; and review capital improvement projects for compliance with national and state codes, standards and University guidelines.
• Must possess a License to practice architecture in the State of North Carolina or have the ability to obtain one prior to start date.
• Must also possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain one prior to start date.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment and one year of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Licensed to practice architecture or landscape architecture by the North Carolina Board of Architecture or the North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstrated architectural project design and management experience preferred. Experience with higher education or institutional capital projects and knowledge of complex building systems is also preferred.

Special Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to climb stairs.

Salary

Hiring Range: $71,121 - $126,375

Other Info

Department Contact Name and Title: Quade Gallagher, Interim Assistant Director of Capital Projects

Department Contact Telephone or Email: [e-mail]

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